The famous Paddington bear returns to the cinema with “Paddington in Peru”. The world premiere of the film was held in London in the presence of Olivia Colman, Hugh Bonneville and Antonio Banderas. This new adventure, directed by Dougal Wilson, plunges Paddington into the heart of the Amazon, before a theatrical release in the United Kingdom on November 8 and in France in February 2025.
After seven years of absence from the big screen, Paddington, the adorable bear from Peru, makes a highly anticipated return with a third film, entitled “Paddington in Peru”. The world premiere took place on Sunday in London, where the film’s lead actors, including Olivia Colman, Hugh Bonneville and Antonio Banderas, attended the event alongside director Dougal Wilson.
In this new opus, Paddington returns to his native country for a vacation alongside the Brown family. This time, he is in search of the mythical lost city of Eldorado, a colorful adventure that takes him into the depths of the Amazon forest. Hugh Bonneville, once again playing Mr. Brown, expresses his joy at finding his character again: “It was a glory (…) to come back and see our furry friend again. He has lost none of his charm and mischief.”
Dougal Wilson, who succeeds Paul King as director, wanted to respect the spirit of the first two films, while offering a large-scale visual epic. “It’s an extraordinary cinematic experience. (…) The Amazon and the rainforest are gigantic,” shares Hugh Bonneville, emphasizing the scale of the sets which magnify the film. Director Wilson also confides his admiration for the character and his optimism: “If we are kind and polite, hopefully the world will be a little better.”
A prestigious casting to accompany Paddington
The film welcomes new faces alongside the teddy bear in a blue duffle coat and red hat. Emily Mortimer now plays Mrs Brown, while Olivia Colman plays an eccentric nun, and Antonio Banderas plays an intrepid boat captain. In the English version, Ben Whishaw lends his voice to Paddington, while Guillaume Gallienne brings him to life in French.
A literary and cinematic phenomenon
Created in 1958 by Michael Bond, Paddington quickly won the hearts of children and adults, with around fifteen books translated into more than 40 languages and sold 35 million copies. After an animated series adaptation by the BBC in the 1970s, Pooh became a box office star in 2014 and 2017, with two films that grossed more than $500 million worldwide.
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