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14. The Musical Numbers - Mary Poppins Returns
The decision to give Mary Poppins a sequel rather than Disney following their own trend of remaking everything we've ever loved was already a good one, but when the talent involved was announced, the fears over besmirching the original's legacy quickly evaporated. Emily Blunt will be wonderful and so too will her supporting cast, including - significantly - the considerable charms of Lin-Manuel Miranda as her new sidekick, Jack.
Why so significant? Well, Miranda is also involved in the musical side of the film, stepping into the presumably daunting shoes of Richard and Robert Sherman to develop new songs. Considering he's already done that for Moana and Hamilton (and Bring It On: The Musical less famously), the idea of what he'll come up with is one of the most exciting parts of Poppins' return.
The original's musical sequences were some of the best in Disney history, so expectations will be high, but Miranda definitely has the skills to do it. Let's just hope it includes at least one Poppins Rap.