Obviously 99% of that is extremely purposeful and intentional, but the sequel also has a fantastic accidental link to the first movie as well – specifically through a musical sequence that both films attempted, but ultimately decided not to use.
Rob Marshall’s Mary Poppins Returns is very much a love-letter to its 1964 predecessor, weaving a wonderful new story with the wonderful familiar world and characters.
There are many fun and smart connections made between the two features, both stylistically and narratively, and even though they are made decades apart they still feel of a piece.
Mary Poppins Returns Exclusive Interview with Rob Marshall