When “Mary Poppins” returns to the big screen on Christmas Day 2018, so will Dick Van Dyke.
While he won’t play beloved chimney sweep Bert, who swept generations of viewers off their feet with Julie Andrews in the original 1964 movie, the 91-year-old actor will get to show off his dance moves.
“I’ll be going to London in the spring to do my role, and I get to do a little song and dance number,” Van Dyke told ET. “I gotta be a part of it.”
The actor, comedian, singer, dancer, writer and producer also played the elderly, bearded bank manager Mr. Dawes in the original film that has since become a holiday classic.
For the reboot, he will have a far more simpler role, however, as the banker’s son.
“This time there’s no four hours in the makeup chair, I grew into the part,” Van Dyke said. “I don’t have to wear makeup at all!”
“Mary Poppins Returns” stars Emily Blunt, Ben Whishaw, Meryl Streep, Colin Firth and Lin Manuel-Miranda, and is being directed by Rob Marshall.
Having won Grammy, Emmy and Tony awards throughout his lengthy career, Van Dyke also starred in “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” “The Comic,” “Dick Tracy,” “Curious George,” “Night at the Museum” and “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb.”
“Mary Poppins Returns” dances into theaters December 25, 2018.
12 '90s Children's Cartoons Worthy of a Reboot Like 'Powerpuff Girls'
TheWrap steps back in time -- a couple of decades at least -- to reminisce over some of our favorite '90s children's cartoons.
"Aaahh!!! Real Monsters" Running from 1994-1997, "Aaahh!!! Real Monsters" followed three adolescent monsters attending school to learn how to scare humans.
Nickelodeon
"Rocko's Modern Life" Joe Murray's "Rocko's Modern Life" ran for four seasons on Nickelodeon beginning in 1993, and followed an Australian wallaby who moved to the United States.
Nickelodeon
"Gargoyles" Produced by The Walt Disney Company and Buena Vista Pictures, "Gargoyles" ran from 1994-1997. The series featured a crew of New York gargoyles who awaken at night to fight crime.
ABC
"Darkwing Duck" The superhero spinoff of Disney's "DuckTales," "Darkwing Duck" ran from 1991-1992.
ABC
"Doug" Inspired by creator Jim Jinkins' own childhood, "Doug" followed up its original 1991-1994 run on Nickelodeon with a reboot on ABC in 1996.
Nickelodeon
"Animaniacs" Created by Tom Ruegger and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, "Animaniacs" revolved around a trio of 1930s cartoon stars who escaped their imprisonment in the Warner Bros. water tower.
Warner Bros.
"Captain Planet and the Planeteers" LeVar Burton, Whoopi Goldberg and Margot Kidder were among the actors who voiced heroes on the environmentalist kids' cartoon "Captain Planet" from 1990-1996.
TBS
"Pinky and the Brain" "Pinky and the Brain's" titular characters, a pair of power-hungry laboratory mice, were first featured on "Animaniacs," but later starred on their own spinoff from 1995-1998.
Warner Bros.
"Bobby's World" Created and voiced by Howie Mandel, "Bobby's World" ran from 1990-1998 and followed the daily life of Bobby Generic, a five-year-old with an overactive imagination.
Fox Kids
"TaleSpin" Running from 1990-1991, "TaleSpin" featured a cast of characters who first appeared in "The Jungle Book," this time portraying them as employees of an air delivery service.
Disney Channel
"Rugrats" The multiple Emmy winning series "Rugrats" ran for nine seasons on Nickelodeon between 1991 and 2004. The series followed a crew of toddlers whose everyday experiences were enhanced by their childish imaginations.
Nickelodeon
"Dexter's Laboratory" Created by Genndy Tartakovsky, "Dexter's Laboratory" ran from 1996-2003, following a boy genius whose work is constantly interrupted by his sister.
Cartoon Network
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”Animaniacs,“ ”Rocko’s Modern Life“ and ”Gargoyles“ are among the other animated kids’ classics that are deserving of a 21st century update
TheWrap steps back in time -- a couple of decades at least -- to reminisce over some of our favorite '90s children's cartoons.