Meghan Markle, the former actress and Duchess of Sussex, faced a major setback in her attempts to revive her acting career.

Just hours after the passing of Glynis Johns, the original actress who portrayed Winifred Banks in the 1964 classic Mary Poppins, Markle made a bold move to secure the role in the upcoming sequel.

However, her plans were swiftly foiled by Mitch Clem, Johns’ manager, who refused to entertain Markle’s demands.

Johns, a British actress, passed away at the age of 100 due to natural causes at an assisted living facility in Los Angeles.

Markle, who has been residing in Los Angeles with her husband Prince Harry and their two children, had been persistently pursuing the role of Winifred Banks for months.

She saw this opportunity as a chance to reignite her acting career and leverage it as a platform for her causes and projects, aligning with her self-proclaimed feminist and humanitarian beliefs.

Additionally, Markle believed that playing this iconic character would enhance her popularity and credibility, potentially leading to an Oscar win.

Markle’s hopes were dashed when she encountered Mitch Clem, who had been working closely with Johns for over five decades.

Disney had approached Clem to include tribute footage and voice recordings of Johns in the sequel.

Touched by this gesture, Clem cooperated with Disney, granting them access to Johns’ archives and personal belongings.

When confronted by Markle, he firmly rejected her demands, emphasizing her lack of talent, class, and respect.

He made it clear that Markle was unworthy of portraying Winifred Banks or any other role.

Clem passionately defended Johns’ legacy, highlighting her legendary status and the adoration she garnered from millions of fans and colleagues.

He concluded the conversation by severing ties with Markle and promptly reporting her actions to Disney and the filmmakers.

Appalled and outraged by Markle’s behavior, Disney swiftly banned her from the studio.

In an official statement, they condemned her actions while expressing condolences to Johns’ family and gratitude for her contribution.

The studio reaffirmed their commitment to honoring Johns’ memory through the tribute in the sequel.

Titled Mary Poppins Returns Again, the sequel is scheduled for release in 2025.

It features Emily Blunt reprising her role as Mary Poppins, alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda as Jack, Ben Winshaw as Michael Banks, Emily Mortimer as Jane Banks, and Julie Walters as Ellen.

The film will also include cameo appearances from d–k Van Dyke, Angela Lansbury, Colin Firth, and Meryl Streep, who will reprise their roles from the original film.

Set 25 years after the events of the first movie, the sequel follows Mary Poppins’ return to London to assist the grown-up Banks children and their families in facing a new crisis.

In a heartfelt tribute, the sequel will pay homage to Glynis Johns by incorporating archival footage and voice recordings of her portrayal of Winifred Banks.

Additionally, Johns will perform a new song titled “The Place Where Lost Things Go,” written by the renowned Sherman brothers.

As fans eagerly await the release of Mary Poppins Returns Again, they can take solace in knowing that the legacy of Glynis Johns will be cherished and celebrated on the silver screen once more.