Paddington in Peru Release Date, Cast & Crew, Location, and Budget Insights

Paddington in Peru is the third film in the Paddington series. The series is centered on the character Paddington Bear, who Michael Bond created. The film is directed by Dougal Wilson, who is making his debut in the film industry. He also co-wrote and co-directed the film, which is based on a story by King and Farnaby. Paddington in Peru is a sequel to two films: Paddington (2014) and Paddington 2 (2017). The film includes a stunning cast that will provide amazing storytelling, adventure, and profound heart-rending moments. As their new family members, the target audience will certainly love the film.

Paddington in Peru focuses on the time when Paddington and the Brown family go to Paul’s home country. Their journey aims to see Aunt Lucy and the entire Brown family go to Peru. While on the field, their focus is not on relaxing or sightseeing; instead, they embark on dramatic treks across the Amazon rainforest or majestic mountains in Peru.

Let’s now go on further on Paddington’s brief in Peru.

Paddington in Peru Movie Details

Cast & Crew of Paddington in Peru

Antonio Banderas joined the cast as Cabot Hunter and Carla Tous replaced Rachel Zegler as Gina Cabot, who left the role due to scheduling conflicts related to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Joining him are familiar faces from the first two films, including Hugh Bonneville as Henry Brown, Emily Mortimer as Mary Brown (replacing Sally Hawkins), Julie Walters as Mrs. Bird, Jim Broadbent as Mr. Gruber, and Olivia Colman in a new role as the Reverend Mother.

Notable additions to the cast include Antonio Banderas as Hunter Cabot and Carla Tous, who stepped in to play Gina Cabot after Rachel Zegler exited the role due to scheduling conflicts caused by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.

Also, the backstage staff is quite impressive. Dougal Wilson, who is making his debut in a feature-length film, previously worked on commercials and music video direction. The story of the film was written by Mark Burton, Jon Foster, and James Lamont all of whom are experienced writers found in comedy and adventure genres.

Paddington in Peru Plot Overview

Whilst in Peru, Paddington and the Browns visit the Andean Country with Aunt Lucy. However, this journey quickly transforms into an exciting and dangerous journey through the Amazon rainforest and Peruvian highlands as they lose track of her. According to the film, some of the inspirations for the documentary style of the island are in the films by Warner Herzog, mostly due to the incredible Peru mountains and the various cultures throughout the island.

This context makes it possible for the film to focus on a fusion of past and present since the characters move to places where village people still wear their traditional attire but ride scooters and use mobile phones. A mysterious narrative that has been shrouded in the shadows for years and has found visual expression in Andean legend forms the pivot of the plot, giving it an adventure touch and grounding it within the Andean myth.

Paddington in Peru Production Insights

The development phase of Paddington in Peru proceeded to the next stage from February 2021 and the film was officially reported to be inplanned in June 2022. The shooting of the film commenced in July 2023 and was completed by October 2023. The shooting was done in several places – United Kingdom, Colombia and Peru – all of which will form some of the impressive sceneries needed for this film during the production stage.

Despite industry disruptions caused by the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, the production continued, although there were some cast changes due to scheduling conflicts. Carla Tous stepped into a major role after Rachel Zegler left the project to participate in strike-related activities.

Framestore, known for its visual effects for high-profile films such as Guardians of the Galaxy and Harry Potter, is in charge of the film’s visual effects. Hence, there is no doubt that Paddington, who mixes real life and animation, will be performed artistically as it is very appealing.

Budget and Marketing

Although the actual budget for Paddington in Peru has not been revealed, it is expected to be high, bearing in mind the extent of international shooting, computer-generated imagery as well as the star-studded cast. Also, fans can anticipate substantial advertising in the period before the release of the film. One of the promotional aspects to be anticipated is the July 2024 launch of a cologne bearing the scent of Paddington’s favorite marmalade by Jo Malone. Furthermore, on the 10th of October, to coincide with the release of the film, statues of Paddington will be installed at various strategic points on the map of the United Kingdom to create more anticipation for the film.

Release Dates and Future Plans of Paddington in Peru

Directors have appointed November 8, 2024, as the day Paddington in Peru will debut in UK cinemas, while the US release will come about two months later, on January 17, 2025. All over the world, the fans of the film will easily find the movie on screens because StudioCanal and Sony Pictures both hold the international distribution rights for the film.

Besides Paddington in Peru, StudioCanal was the first to outline the fourth Paddington movie and a Paddington Bear animated series, which they claimed will hit the screens in 2027 or 2028. This would mark the 70th anniversary of the first publication of Paddington Bear stories.

With these new projects coming up, it is evident that Paddington’s adventures, which began from the jungles of Peru to the fans’ hearts across the world, are still ongoing!