Paddington’s Back: Threequel Paddington In Peru begins filming in July

EXCLUSIVE: Turn it into a triple jelly sandwich. Long awaited movie trio Paddington in Peru is on track to begin production on July 24, we can reveal.

It’s been six years since the second film in the hit series, and the brown bear is currently following the plot details for the third part under his famous red hat, but as the title suggests, Paddington will find himself in some difficult situations in the film. deepest, darkest Peru”, his homeland.

The third film will reunite producer Studiocanal, again fully funded, with Heyday, producers of the first two films Harry Potter And Fantastic beasts movies.

story comes from Paddington 1 & 2 Contributors Paul King, Simon Farnaby and Mark Burton with a screenplay by Burton, Jon Foster and James Lamont. As previously announced, music video and commercial director Dougal Wilson will make his feature film debut.

Producers are David Heyman and Rosie Allison with Rob Silva as co-producer, while executives include Paul King, Tim Wellspring, Jeffrey Clifford, Anna Marsh and Ron Halpern.

The previous two films combined grossed more than $500 million at the box office and were both BAFTA nominated.

We expect Ben Whishaw to return to play Paddington, but there’s no official word on that yet. We hear it will be a combination of returning and new voices. The main actors in both films were Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters, Imelda Staunton and Michael Gambon.

Florence Pugh told the BBC in an interview last week that she wanted one Paddington film, and on the Studiocanal Twitter feed, Paddington recently had fun with Harry Styles. So you never know…

The last time we saw Paddington, he was enjoying the memorable tea with the late Queen Elizabeth II (below).

Anna Marsh, CEO of Studiocanal, and Ron Halpern, EVP Global Production, said today: “We have long been great admirers of Dougal’s work, his stunning visual creativity, storytelling, heart, emotion and humor. We are very excited that Dougal will be directing the third Paddington film. We look forward to bringing Paddington back to Peru for his next adventure on the big screen.”

director of Paddington 1 and 2 Paul King said: “Having worked on the Paddington films for ten years, I feel absurdly protective of the little bear and excited that Dougal will be there to hold his paw as he embarks on his third adventure on the big screen. Dougal’s work is always amazing: funny, beautiful, sincere, imaginative and completely original. Aunt Lucy once asked us: ‘Please take care of that bear.’ I know Dougal will do admirably.”

Producer Heyman said: “After a demanding search, we are delighted that the brilliant Dougal Wilson will direct the third Paddington film. A much talked about legend in the advertising world, we have long admired Dougal’s virtuoso work and his gift for heart, humour, surprise and vivid imagination. He is a wonderfully inventive kindred spirit for Paddington’s latest adventure with the Browns and we are delighted to be working with him.”

Director Wilson said: “As a huge fan of the first two films, I’m very excited (if not a little intimidated) to continue Paddington’s story. It’s a huge responsibility, but all my efforts will focus on making a third film to celebrate the love so many people have for this very special bear.”

Several of the film crew were also behind a successful 2019 update of the children’s television series called The Adventures of PaddingtonAiring on Nickelodeon and now on Netflix.