Dick Van Dyke, the renowned star of Mary Poppins, makes a surprise appearance in Coldplay’s latest music video, right before his 99th birthday. The seven-minute movie, shot at his Malibu home, provides an intimate look into his life as he reflects on his eventful past and delivers frank comments on growing older.
“I’m fully aware that I may go any day now,” he says, “but I’m not sure why that doesn’t bother me. “I am not afraid of it.”
Set to the emotive song “All My Love,” the video takes viewers into the personal life of a real entertainment great. Mary Wigmore and acclaimed director Spike Jonze co-directed the film, which mixes together nostalgic and touching memories.
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Fans will witness Van Dyke surrounded by treasured souvenirs, including a life-size version of Bert, his beloved character from Mary Poppins. The film is full of joyful moments, such as Van Dyke doing “The Twizzle,” a humorous dance from The Dick Van Dyke Show, as Chris Martin strums his guitar outside on the patio.
One of the most moving sequences is when Van Dyke and his wife, Arlene Silver, dance barefoot while wearing bowler hats. It’s a scene filled with warmth and timeless delight, depicting a love story as memorable as his career.
The film takes an even more poignant turn as Van Dyke pays tribute to his children, Christian, Barry, Stacy, and Carrie Beth. He pulls out a childhood photo of Stacy and describes how she comforts him in his nightmares.
His entire family, including his grandkids, joins in to sing and dance, making the moment much more pleasant. Fans are ecstatic with how seamlessly Van Dyke’s vintage charm meshes with the current atmosphere of Coldplay’s music, producing a moment that spans decades.
