I think it must be yours [MARY POPPINS] Yes, I suppose it must. Disney announced Friday that iconic film, TV and Broadway actress Angela Lansbury has joined the cast of “Mary Poppins Returns” as Balloon Lady, a popular character from PL Travers‘ book series. “Mary Poppins Returns” hits theaters on Dec. 19. Directed by Rob Marshall. With Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer. With the Dec. 19 release of 'Mary Poppins Returns' coming up, here's everything you need to know about the Emily Blunt-starring sequel to the 1964 Oscar winner featuring Julie Andrews. Mary Poppins Returns has an impressive new cast that brings back a lot of famous characters from the original movie. Julie Andrews decided to graciously pass a cameo opportunity in Mary Poppins Returns because she wanted the focus to remain on Emily ... sources told Variety she may have played the balloon lady. Mary Poppins Returns has an impressive new cast that brings back a lot of famous characters from the original movie. In the books, the Balloon Lady was an old woman who was friends with Mary Poppins, whose balloons she sells … The Balloon Lady gets up to mischief in the park during one of Mary Poppins’s trips out with Jane and Michael Banks. She appears in P.L. Dick Van Dyke hoofs it on a desk in 'Mary Poppins Returns,' and Angela Lansbury floats in as the Balloon Lady. Practically perfect in every way . Travers, who famously resisted Disney's charms for a long time before she gave in and allowed him to turn her stories into a movie.Mary Poppins was a runaway success, and is widely considered to be Disney's crowning achievement. Mary Poppins Returns (2018) Angela Lansbury as Balloon Lady Both ladies are magical in their own way, and both their songs are standout moments in excellent movies. Dick Van Dyke hoofs it on a desk in 'Mary Poppins Returns,' and Angela Lansbury floats in as the Balloon Lady. Likewise, the Balloon Lady sings of hope, happiness, and letting your heart take flight. She will feature as the Balloon Lady, a treasured character from PL Travers’ series of Mary Poppins children’s books. With Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer. Travers’ book Mary Poppins Comes Back. Directed by Rob Marshall. Mary Poppins was first brought to life by author P.L. It is on track to be a major hit at the holiday box office, with a projected $70 million gross over its first week of release. Travers, who famously resisted Disney's charms for a long time before she gave in and allowed him to turn her stories into a movie.Mary Poppins was a runaway success, and is widely considered to be Disney's … Mary Poppins was first brought to life by author P.L. Mary Poppins Returns (2018) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Disney announced Friday that iconic film, TV and Broadway actress Angela Lansbury has joined the cast of “Mary Poppins Returns” as Balloon Lady, a popular character from PL Travers‘ book series. Angela Lansbury has joined the cast of “Mary Poppins Returns,” the all-new sequel to Disney’s 1964 film “Mary Poppins” currently filming at Shepperton Studios. [BALLOON LADY] Only one balloon left, Mary Poppins. The titular nanny, played by Emily Blunt, returns to the big screen after a 54-year absence, though time hasn't passed quite as quickly on Cherry Tree Lane. A few decades after her original visit, Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt), the magical nanny, returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael's (Ben Whishaw's) children through a difficult time in their lives. Angela Lansbury (Image: Disney). All about their return to Disney glory. A few decades after her original visit, Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt), the magical nanny, returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael's (Ben Whishaw's) children through a difficult time in their lives. Angela Lansbury may not have been in Mary Poppins, but her role in Mary Poppins Returns is practically perfect in every way.