Dick Van Dyke sagt, der Autor von Mary Poppins habe nicht gedacht, dass er oder Julie Andrews „richtig“ für den Film seien
https://people.com/dick-van-dyke-says-mary-poppins-author-didnt-agree-with-his-julie-andrews-casting-11826461
Dick Van Dyke sagt, der Autor von Mary Poppins habe nicht gedacht, dass er oder Julie Andrews „richtig“ für den Film seien
https://people.com/dick-van-dyke-says-mary-poppins-author-didnt-agree-with-his-julie-andrews-casting-11826461
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> When asked how he got the part of Bert in Mary Poppins, Van Dyke admitted that the process “was so simple.”
> “It is insane. I did an interview once, and in the interview I said, ‚I don’t think there’s enough good entertainment for kids,'“ the actor recalled. „Walt Disney heard it, called me up, and gave me the part. It was that simple.”
> “She wasn’t crazy about anything,” Van Dyke shared. “The lady who wrote the book didn’t think I was right. Didn’t think Julie [Andrews] was right. She wanted all of the animation taken out.“
tbf Dick’s cockney English accent was rather atrocious lol.
Watch Saving Mr. Banks if you want a little background on the Author and the making of Mary Poppins.
Which makes me all the more thankful that Roald Dahl’s estate went with Gene Wilder for Mr. Wonka and the way they made that film. [Excellent review and commentary on the film here](https://sfdebris.com/videos/films/willywonkaandthechocolatefactory.php).
Nothing wrong with the movie, but its pretty clear that movie Mary Poppins has been heavily Disneyfied if you read any of the books. And Dick van Dyke should never be placed in charge of an accent again.
I mean, Dick Van Dyke did commit a crime against the English language.
I also can’t imagine anyone else but him in that role.