Why was Julie Andrews not in Mary Poppins Returns?

And the woman who created the role never makes an appearance. The reason why Julie Andrews isn't in Mary Poppins Returns is to discourage pitting the two performances against each other.

Which actors were in both Mary Poppins movies?

Travers, the film is a sequel to the 1964 film Mary Poppins, and stars Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins, with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Dick Van Dyke, Angela Lansbury, Colin Firth, and Meryl Streep in supporting roles….

Are any original actors in Mary Poppins Returns?

Not only does Mary Poppins Returns include a few sweet cameos from the original cast, including Dick Van Dyke, but there are also a ton of hidden Easter eggs throughout the film. Jane and Michael's old kite reappears and there are a few subtle nods to the original film's memorable soundtrack.

Does Mary Poppins Returns have any of the original actors?

Not only does Mary Poppins Returns include a few sweet cameos from the original cast, including Dick Van Dyke, but there are also a ton of hidden Easter eggs throughout the film. Jane and Michael's old kite reappears and there are a few subtle nods to the original film's memorable soundtrack.

Does the original Mary Poppins appear in Mary Poppins Returns?

since the film's trailer showed him tapping away on a table looking identical to the other, older character he played in addition to Bert back in his 30s. But it turns out that the original Jane Banks from Mary Poppins, played by Karen Dotrice, also shows up in Mary Poppins Returns for a brief moment.