Accordingly diversityAntonio Banderas, Rachel Zegler, Emily Mortimer and Olivia Colman are in talks to join the cast paddington 3. Filming on the third adventure with the anthropomorphic bear, officially called Paddington in Peru, is scheduled to begin in July this year.
Accordingly diversityAntonio Banderas, Rachel Zegler, Emily Mortimer and Olivia Colman are in talks to join the cast paddington 3. Filming on the third adventure with the anthropomorphic bear, officially called Paddington in Peru, is scheduled to begin in July this year.
“The story follows Paddington returning to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who is now living at the Retired Bear Home,” the synopsis reads via Variety. “Paddington and the Brown family embark on an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up into the mountain peaks of Peru.”
Who is involved in Paddington 3?
Ben Whishaw reprises his role as the voice of Paddington Brown, the kind-hearted, lifelike bear adopted by the Brown family. Recurring cast members include Hugh Bonneville as Henry Brown, Jim Broadbent as Samuel Gruber, Julie Walters as Mrs. Bird, Madeleine Harris as Judy Brown, Samuel Joslin as Jonathan “J-Dog” Brown, and Imelda Staunton as the voice of Imelda Staunton’s Aunt Lucy .
Mortimer will replace Sally Hawkins as Mrs. Brown Hawkins, who originated the role in the first two films. “It was the right time for me to hand over the reins to someone else and you can’t get any better than the truly wonderful Emily Mortimer, she is very special,” Hawkins said in a statement. “She will embody the essence of Mary Brown and yet make her entirely her own. “
Banderas will play Cabot, a fearless riverboat captain who helps the Brown family on their trip to Peru. Zegler will play Gina, Cabot’s daughter, while Colman will play a venerable mother who runs a bear retirement home in Peru.
Making his feature film directorial debut on Paddington 3 is Dougal Wilson, an advertising and music video director who has worked with Apple, IKEA and Coldplay. Studiocanal and Heyday Films will produce the film. Studiocanal will distribute the film in the UK, France, Germany and other European and Asian markets. Sony Pictures will distribute Paddington 3 in the United States, Canada, Latin America and other international territories.
The Paddington franchise was both commercially and critically successful. The two films combined have grossed over US$500 million at the worldwide box office. Paddington and Paddington 2 received multiple BAFTA nominations, with Paddington 2 earning a Best British Film nomination.