Mary Poppins Returns will be directed by Rob Marshall (Into the Woods), with a score and songs from Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).
Fans of the original Mary Poppins will recognize that name as the bank where George Banks worked.
Mary Poppins Returns will revisit Jane and Michael Banks as disillusioned adults (rumored to be played by Emily Mortimer and Ben Whishaw), with the titular nanny returning when the pair suffer a personal tragedy.
Certainly Van Dyke’s involvement is a big plus, along with the rest of the impressive cast list.