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  • ‘Paddington in Peru’ will Release on January 17, 2025

    Brendan Gleeson in StudioCanal's 'Paddington 2.'
    Brendan Gleeson in StudioCanal’s ‘Paddington 2.’

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    • The third ‘Paddington’ movie, ‘Paddington in Peru’ will arrive in the US on January 15, 2025.
    • It’ll find the bear visiting his Aunt Lucy in here retirement home in Peru.
    • While a lot of the cast is returning, Emily Mortimer has stepped in to replace Sally Hawkins.

    In a world of ongoing strife, war, lingering pandemic effects and movie delays for various reasons, it’s somehow heartening to know that marmalade sandwich-loving bear Paddington will be back on our screens –– even if we will have to wait a while.

    Sony Pictures, which is releasing the movie in the States, has set a January 17, 2025, date for ‘Paddington in Peru’, the third outing for the beloved bear.

    That might be bad news for fans such as Nicolas Cage (even if that was only a joke in ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’), but UK audiences will be happy to learn that the distributor there, StudioCanal, has scheduled it for November 8, 2024.

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    What’s the story of ‘Paddington in Peru’?

    A scene from director Paul King's 'Paddington 2.'
    A scene from director Paul King’s ‘Paddington 2.’

    Six years after ‘Paddington 2’, the third Paddington film brings the bear’s story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears.

    With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and to the mountain peaks of Peru.

    Related Article: ‘Paddington in Peru’ Adds Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas and Rachel Zegler to its Cast

    Who is starring in ‘Paddington in Peru’?

    Olivia Colman in 'Empire of Light.'
    Olivia Colman in ‘Empire of Light.’ Photo by Parisa Taghizadeh, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2022 20th Century Studios All Rights Reserved.

    The cast for the movie includes a blend of returning veterans and new faces.

    Ben Whishaw is once more voicing Paddington, with Imelda Staunton as the vocal talent behind Aunt Lucy.

    On screen, we’ll see Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin and Jim Broadbent, while newcomers this time include Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas.

    Sally Hawkins, who played Mrs. Brown in the first two films, is replaced this time by Emily Mortimer.

    And more recently, Rachel Zegler had to drop out of the role of Gina Cabot in support of the actors’ strike. Newcomer Carla Tous is taking over that part.

    Who is making ‘Paddington in Peru’?

    Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka in Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures’ 'Wonka,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release.
    Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka in Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures’ ‘Wonka,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jaap Buittendijk. Copyright: © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    While Paul King directed the first two movies, he’s switched instead to make ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ prequel ‘Wonka’.

    So, directing duties on ‘Paddington in Peru’ have now been handled by Dougal Wilson, working from a story by King and Simon Farnaby, which was turned into a script by Jon Foster, James Lamont and Mark Burton.

    Filming recently wrapped after location and stage work in London, Peru and Colombia.

    Here’s Wilson’s statement on finishing the production stage:

    “It’s been a joy and an honor to shoot ‘Paddington in Peru’ with such a wonderful and talented cast and crew. I feel incredibly lucky to have been blessed with such a lovely group of people, many of whom have returned to the world of this beloved bear. We are also delighted to have welcomed Emily, Olivia, Antonio and Carla to the ‘Paddington’ family.”

    Hugh Grant in StudioCanal's 'Paddington 2.'
    Hugh Grant in StudioCanal’s ‘Paddington 2.’

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  • Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas and Rachel Zegler Join ‘Paddington in Peru’

    (Left) Olivia Colman as Special Agent Sonya Falsworth in Marvel Studios' 'Secret Invasion,' exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Gareth Gatrell. © 2023 MARVEL. (Center) Antonio Banderas in Lucasfilm's 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.' ©2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved. (Right) Rachel Zegler as Anthea in New Line Cinema’s action adventure 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (Left) Olivia Colman as Special Agent Sonya Falsworth in Marvel Studios’ ‘Secret Invasion,’ exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Gareth Gatrell. © 2023 MARVEL. (Center) Antonio Banderas in Lucasfilm’s ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.’ ©2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved. (Right) Rachel Zegler as Anthea in New Line Cinema’s action adventure ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    After the first two ‘Paddington’ movies scored near universal acclaim, made more than $500 million worldwide and earned BAFTA nominations, a third is finally ready to go into production.

    We’d already learned that it will be titled ‘Paddington in Peru’ and now, per Variety, there is some casting news to share with cameras due to roll next month.

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    Much of it is good news on the casting front –– Olivia Colman (who seems to be everywhere at the moment, between ‘Secret Invasion’ and ‘The Bear’), Antonio Banderas and Rachel Zegler are all aboard.

    But in a move that might cause consternation for ‘Paddington’ fans, Sally Hawkins won’t return as Mrs. Brown. Instead, Emily Mortimer will take over the role.

    Emily Mortimer, writer, director, and co-star in 'The Pursuit of Love'
    Emily Mortimer, writer, director, and co-star in ‘The Pursuit of Love’

    Hawkins issued a statement about her decision to step away:

    “For me it has felt the right time to hand the reins over to another, and one can’t get much better than the truly wonderful Emily Mortimer, she is extraordinarily special. She will embody the essence of Mary Brown and yet make it utterly her own. However, I am, and will always be in love with Paddington’s world. I already greatly miss my on- and off-screen family — the experience of making the first two films has truly been some of the best and most creative times I have had in the world of film. They both gave me so much joy. I will forever hold them so very close to my heart indeed.”

    Fret not for the other usual stars, though –– Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Madeleine Harris and Samuel Joslin will be back as Mr. Brown, Mrs. Bird, Mr. Gruber, Judy and Jonathan Brown respectively. Ben Whishaw is once again voicing Paddington, while Imelda Staunton will return to voice Aunt Lucy.

    Which leads us on new information about the plot…

    What will happen in ‘Paddington in Peru’?

    StudioCanal's 'Paddington 2.'
    StudioCanal’s ‘Paddington 2.’

    Related Article: Third ‘Paddington’ Movie Will see the Cuddly Bear Character Head Back to Peru

    As the title suggests, the story will follow our furry hero returning to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. Paddington and the Brown Family embark on an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.

    Colman will play the reverend mother, a blithe and sunny guitar-playing nun who runs the home for retired bears. Banderas will play Hunter Cabot, a dashing and intrepid riverboat captain who offers to help the Brown family on their Peruvian adventure, while Zegler, will play Cabot’s daughter, Gina.

    Who is making ‘Paddington 3’?

    A scene from director Paul King's 'Paddington 2.'
    A scene from director Paul King’s ‘Paddington 2.’

    Co-writer/director Paul King, who crafted the first two, has moved on to other projects, in particular musical prequel ‘Wonka’. Dougal Wilson, who hasn’t made a movie before, but has a wealth of short films, music videos and commercial experience, will be making his feature debut with this.

    But King is still involved. He wrote the story with collaborators Simon Farnaby and Mark Burton with a screenplay by Burton, Jon Foster and James Lamont.

    Wilson said of the new cast,

    “I am absolutely delighted to be working with such a wonderful cast on the next installment of the ‘Paddington’ story. I was already an enormous fan of our returning actors, but for them to be joined by Olivia, Antonio, Emily and Rachel is beyond thrilling.”

    ‘Paddington in Peru’ has yet to set a release date.

    Hugh Grant in StudioCanal's 'Paddington 2.'
    Hugh Grant in StudioCanal’s ‘Paddington 2.’

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  • ‘Paddington 3’ is ‘Paddington in Peru’

    A scene from director Paul King's 'Paddington 2.'
    A scene from director Paul King’s ‘Paddington 2.’

    Great news for fans of quality family entertainment, marmalade sandwiches and Nicolas Cage –– Paddington will at last be back!

    Yes, after the first two ‘Paddington’ movie scored near universal acclaim, made more than $500 million worldwide and earned BAFTA nominations, a third is finally ready to go into production.

    It’ll build on the big impact that the previous movies had on the character’s cultural impression outside of his native Britain, where he’s been seen in videos taking tea with the late Queen for her last jubilee before she died in 2022.

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    What will happen in ‘Paddington 3’?

    The exact details for the new movie’s story are still under wraps, but that title suggests the little bear (voiced, most likely, by returning Paddington performer Ben Whishaw) will be headed back to his roots in Peru.

    Of course, this has us wondering which of the other main characters –– particularly Hugh Bonneville as Mr. Brown and his family –– will appear this time.

    StudioCanal's 'Paddington 2.'
    StudioCanal’s ‘Paddington 2.’

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    Who is making ‘Paddington 3’?

    A bigger question is to whether the new movie can live up to the reputation of the others.

    And that mantle will be handled by someone other than co-writer/director Paul King, who crafted the first two –– Dougal Wilson, who hasn’t made a movie before, but has a wealth of short films, music videos and commercial experience, will be making his feature debut with this. So, no pressure!

    But King –– who is in post-production on ambitious musical prequel ‘Wonka’ is still involved. He wrote the story with collaborators Simon Farnaby and Mark Burton with a screenplay by Burton, Jon Foster and James Lamont.

    Wilson says,

    “As a huge fan of the first two films, I am very excited (if not a little intimidated) to be continuing the story of ‘Paddington.’ It’s a massive responsibility, but all my efforts will be focused on making a third film that honors the love so many people have for this very special bear.”

    And here’s what King had to say,

    “After ten years of working on the ‘Paddington’ movies, I feel absurdly protective of the little bear, and I’m delighted that Dougal will be there to hold his paw as he embarks on his third big screen adventure. Dougal’s work is never less than astounding: funny, beautiful, heartfelt, imaginative, and totally original. Aunt Lucy once asked us to ‘Please Look After This Bear.’ I know Dougal will do so admirably.”

    Oh, and in case the Cage reference right at the top had you scratching your head, you might want to check out the parodic version of himself he plays in ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’. Let’s just say he initially mocks the idea of ‘Paddington 2’ as classic cinema, but soon becomes a weepy convert…

    Get the marmalade sandwiches ready, then, because while the new film doesn’t have a release date, cameras are set to start cranking in July, so there could be ‘Paddington’ goodness in our eyes before the end of next year.

    Hugh Grant in StudioCanal's 'Paddington 2.'
    Hugh Grant in StudioCanal’s ‘Paddington 2.’

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  • Third ‘Paddington’ Movie finds Director

    StudioCanal's 'Paddington 2.'
    StudioCanal’s ‘Paddington 2.’

    The two ‘Paddington’ movies are, it’s fair to say, a cultural sensation. Offering gentle charm, family-friendly slapstick, and scenery-chewing villainy from the likes of Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant, they’ve been critically adored, commercially successful (to the tune of more than $500 million at the worldwide box office) and, more recently, referenced in Nic Cage meta-action-comedy. ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’.

    All eyes are naturally on what the bear from Peru does next, and who will be guiding his adventures, since Paul King, who made the first two movies, is busy with the ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ prequel ‘Wonka’, which stars Timothee Chalamet.

    King and producer David Heyman have now anointed Dougal Wilson as the chosen successor in the director’s chair, though King will remain attached as an executive producer, having written the movie’s story with previous ‘Paddington’ collaborators Simon Farnaby and Mark Burton. Burton, Jon Foster, and James Lamont wrote the script.

    Wilson is something of an unknown quantity on the movie front, as he’s never directed a feature before. But he’s had a busy career in commercials for the likes of AT&T, Apple, and IKEA, plus a wealth of music video experience. Perhaps most tellingly, he’s also created several Christmas commercials for British department store John Lewis, which are known for their sweet stories.

    The new movie will start shooting next year in London and Peru, and presumably sees Paddington heading home to his native land. Exact plot details and casting have yet to be revealed, though we’d expect Ben Whishaw back to voice the title character (he mostly recently did the job for a Queen’s Jubilee celebration short), while the previous two films have both featured the likes of Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, and Julie Walters.

    “After ten years of working on the ‘Paddington’ movies, I feel absurdly protective of the little bear, and I’m delighted that Dougal will be there to hold his paw as he embarks on his third big-screen adventure,” said King in a statement. “Dougal’s work is never less than astounding: funny, beautiful, heartfelt, imaginative, and totally original. Aunt Lucy once asked us to ‘Please Look After This Bear.’ I know Dougal will do so admirably.”

    Wilson comments: “As a huge fan of the first two films, I am very excited (if not a little intimidated) to be continuing the story of Paddington. It’s a massive responsibility, but all my efforts will be focused on making a third film that honors the love so many people have for this very special bear.”

    Producer David Heyman also appears happy with the choice: “After an exacting search, we’re delighted that the brilliant Dougal Wilson will be directing the third ‘Paddington’ film. A much-garlanded legend within the commercials world, we have long admired Dougal’s virtuoso work, and his gift for directing with heart, humor, surprise, and vivid imaginative flair. He’s a wonderfully inventive kindred spirit for Paddington’s latest adventure with the Browns, and we’re thrilled to be working with him.”

    Given the 2023 shoot, we wouldn’t expect the movie much before the end of that year or some point in 2024.

    Hugh Grant in StudioCanal's 'Paddington 2.'
    Hugh Grant in StudioCanal’s ‘Paddington 2.’
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