GOSSIP: Meryl Streep to star alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda & Emily Blunt in Mary Poppins Returns?

According to Variety, Meryl Streep is in talks to star in the upcoming film Mary Poppins Returns.

Reports suggest that Streep will play the role of Poppins' cousin, Topsy, a supporting character that wasn't in the 1964 classic. Streep would also sing for the part.

As previously announced, the sequel to Disney’s 1964 film Mary Poppins will star Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emily Blunt. The film's U.S. release date has been set for 25th December 2018.

The film will be helmed by Rob Marshall, with screenplay by David Magee based on The Mary Poppins Stories by P.L. Travers. Marc Shaiman will compose an all-new score, writing original songs with Scott Wittman.

Details confirmed for Mary Poppins Returns starring Lin-Manuel Miranda & Emily Blunt

Details have been confirmed for the upcoming movie Mary Poppins Returns. 

As previously announced, the sequel to Disney’s 1964 film Mary Poppins will star Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emily Blunt. The film's U.S. release date has been set for 25th December 2018.

The film will be helmed by Rob Marshall, with screenplay by David Magee based on The Mary Poppins Stories by P.L. Travers. Marc Shaiman will compose an all-new score, writing original songs with Scott Wittman.