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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.’

    Preview

    • 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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  • ‘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.’

    Related Article: Third ‘Paddington’ Movie finds Director

    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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