The reports suggesting this possibility come from Variety, who specify that Mary Poppins Returns will include the character of Topsy, a cousin of Mary’s who is unique to this film sequel.
And possibly joining her, in the newly created role of Topsy Poppins, is her previous collaborator from Into The Woods and The Devil Wears Prada, Meryl Streep.
Who would have thought that Disney would ever mount a sequel to Mary Poppins 52 years after the first film was a groundbreaking success?
Not much else is known about Topsy Poppins’ role in the film, except for the fact that Meryl Streep will get to do her own singing in the film in the role.