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Actor Hugh Bonneville says he’s unlikely to return Paddington movie franchise.
The 62-year-old manThe man who played Mr. Brown in the children’s film recommended the series will continue without him as the focus remains on the Bears.
When asked about the possibility of returning to Paddington, he told saga magazine: “I don’t think so. I really don’t think so. I loved it, but I was a little bit out of my element. It’s a young person’s job, but you can get other actors involved and it will work because it’s all about bears.”
Bonneville also said that this costume drama Downton Abbey can continue after it ends the feature film, finalebut this will not require his involvement.
He explained: “I wouldn’t be surprised if they did some kind of spin-off, but no, our company has left the building. finale It was truly a farewell. When we get to the end of a shoot, I look around each scene — like the library — one last time so I can remember. I absolutely love Downton Abbey.
Every day, a message comes through telling me how much it means to someone, so I’m very proud…that was the springboard for me to meet the bear (Paddington). “
First published on October 13, 1958, Paddington has gone through many adaptations over the years, including a 1976 BBC television version voiced by the late Sir Michael Holden.
The films starring Ben Whishaw as Paddington Bear are produced by StudioCanal and will be released in 2014, 2017 and 2024 respectively. proved to be a huge success at the box office.
paddington the musical Currently playing at the Savoy Theater in London’s West End.
The stage show features original music by Tom Fletcher of the McFly Band. “I’m honored to be able to bring Paddington’s story to the stage with the most incredible creative collaborators including (playwright) Jessica (Swell), (theatre director) Luke (Shepard) and our producers Sonya (Friedman) and Eliza (Lumley),” said Fletcher.
“This unique and special bear is at the heart of our country, and I know we all have a huge responsibility in telling his story.
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“This is so exciting and an absolute dream come true – we look forward to having you join Savoy this autumn.”
The full interview can be read in the February edition saga magazine.