Paddington 4 Officially in Development: What We Know So Far
Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada announced on July 28 that Paddington 4 is officially in development, with the Studio Canal film already moving forward. The announcement was made alongside a €1 billion investment plan by Canal+ starting in 2028 for French and European cinema, which will give the platform privileged access to new movie releases six months after theatrical release—a significant advantage over competitors like Netflix, which must wait 15 months. While a release date for Paddington 4 has not been set, key details have emerged: Hugh Bonneville has indicated he likely will not reprise his role as Mr. Brown, stating he believes the franchise can continue with other actors since 'it's all about the bear.' Armando Iannucci, known for The Thick of It, will write the script, and Paddington in Peru director Dougal Wilson is reportedly in talks to return.
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