Fans react to exciting Paddington 3 director and title news

Paddington is back again for his 3rd movie, and a director and title have been connected to the new task.

The to start with two movies in the Paddington franchise are thought of strike relatives movies, with Paddington 2 staying thought of one particular of the most effective films ever by Rotten Tomatoes. And now, after decades of fans’ wishful pondering, StudioCanal and Heyday Movies have introduced that Paddington 3 is lastly coming!

Not only that, but particulars about the approaching movie have been launched, which include a title and director. Astonishingly, franchise filmmaker Paul King will not be in this function, and it will be someone new rather.

The new Paddington movie, which will be titled, “Paddington in Peru,” will be directed by Dougal Wilson, who is a Grammy-nominated audio video and commercial filmmaker. He has labored with bands like Coldplay, and brands like Apple, Ikea, and the BBC, even directing one of John Lewis’ well-known Xmas commercials. This will be his aspect movie debut.

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John Lewis

John Lewis’ “Buster the Boxer” Xmas advert exhibits Wilson’s expertise

In a assertion to Range, Wilson claimed, “As a enormous supporter of the 1st two films, I am extremely psyched (if not a minor intimidated) to be continuing the tale of Paddington.

“It’s a substantial accountability, but all my endeavours will be focussed on creating a 3rd film that honours the like so several men and women have for this really particular bear.”

Fans can speculate that probably King is much too fast paced to direct the film himself, as he is currently functioning on the Warner Bros. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory prequel film with Timothee Chalamet.

King had this to say about his substitution: “After 10 a long time of doing the job on the Paddington flicks, I really feel absurdly protective of the minimal bear, and I’m delighted that Dougal will be there to hold his paw as he embarks on his 3rd large-display screen journey.

“Dougal’s do the job is never fewer than astounding: humorous, attractive, heartfelt, imaginative and absolutely authentic. Aunt Lucy the moment requested us to ‘Please Look Just after This Bear.’ I know Dougal will do so admirably.”

What is Paddington 3 about?

Paddington in Peru is probably going to centre about Paddington traveling to his indigenous house, which he calls “darkest Peru.” The film will start out principal photography in 2023, filming on spot in the two the titular Peru, as very well as the franchise’s mainstay, London.

Probably the movie could also call again to Paddington’s the latest journey to Buckingham Palace, in which he experienced tea with Queen Elizabeth II for her Platinum Jubilee.

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BBC

Paddington not long ago went on an experience to Buckingham Palace

There is no official term on who will be solid, or what the precise plot will be. But we can most likely assume the voice of Paddington – Ben Whishaw – to make a return, alongside with Brown relatives actors Sally Hawkins and Hugh Bonneville.

Paul King will continue being on the job as an government producer, and has essentially written the story for the movie with past Paddington writers Simon Farnaby and Mark Burton. As a result, we can likely be expecting identical shenanigans as from the preceding movies.

Twitter reacts to Paddington 3 announcement

The Paddington movies are both equally professional and crucial successes. They have grossed far more than $500 million at the around the globe box workplace. and have also achieved cult basic standing.

So naturally, supporters of the initially two movies ended up ecstatic to listen to that a 3rd film was coming. And a lot of flocked to Twitter in purchase to specific their pleasure:

Some admirers were being a little perplexed about the choice in director…

…But thinking about how the movies have been on an upward trajectory because they 1st started, it is simple to think about that the approaching film will be even superior than we anticipate.