The third film of Paddington franchising, Paddington in Peru, a release date has been given! Sony Pictures shared the update on social media with an adorable little announcement video revealing that the film will only release in theaters on January 17, 2025.
The new film will see the lovable bear find himself in some “difficult situations in the deepest, darkest Peru, his home country.”
The story of the next film was created by Paddington 1 and 2 collaborators Paolo Re, Simone FarnabyAND Marco Burton with a screenplay by Burton, Jon FosterAND James Lamont.
The film will be directed by the director of the music video and commercial Dougal Wilson, who will make his directorial debut. Studiocanal will once again produce the film alongside Heyday, who are also producers of the first two films as well as the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. David Heyman and Rosie Alison will produce with Rob Silva as co-producer. Executive producers include Paul King, Tim Wellspring, Jeffrey Clifford, Anna Marsh and Ron Halpern.
Ben Whishaw he is expected to return to provide the voice of Paddington. The film will also feature a combination of returning and new cast. Some of the key talents from the first two films include Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Giulia Walters, Imelda Staunton AND Michele Gambon. There are also newcomers in the cast Antonio Banderas AND Olivia Colman.
CEO of StudioCanal Anna Marsh and global manufacturing EVP Ron Halpern previously said: “We have long been great admirers of Dougal’s work, his extraordinary visual creativity, his storytelling, his heart, his emotion and his humor. We are so excited that Dougal will be directing the third Paddington film. We can’t wait to bring Paddington back to Peru for his next big screen adventure.”
The director of the first two Paddington films, Paolo Re, commented: “After ten years of working on the Paddington films, I feel absurdly protective of the little bear, and I’m happy 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 astonishing: funny, beautiful, heartfelt, imaginative and totally original. Aunt Lucy once asked us, “Please take care of this bear.” I know Dougal will do this admirably.
Producer David Heyman noted: “After careful research, we are delighted that the brilliant Dougal Wilson will direct the third Paddington film. A much crowned legend in the world of advertising, we have long admired Dougal’s virtuoso work and his gift for directing with heart, humor, surprise and vivid imaginative flair. He is a wonderfully inventive kindred spirit for Paddington’s latest venture with the Browns, and we are thrilled to be working with him.”
The film’s director said: “Being a huge fan of the first two films, I’m very excited (if not a little intimidated) to continue the story of Paddington. It’s a huge 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.”
The first two Paddington films are absolutely wonderful, and although we still have a long way to go before the next film comes out, I can’t wait to watch it!
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by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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