Paddington in Peru finally hits UK cinemas next week and fans will know that Mrs Brown has had a change on screen.

Emily Mortimer took office after sally hawkins – who played the character in the previous two films – decided not to reprise the role in the third film.

Following the announcement, Hawkins called Mortimer “extraordinarily special” and his co-star Hugh Bonneville later. praised Mortimer’s performance. “Emily seemed like a perfect fit,” he explained.

In fact, it was Bonneville who suggested Mortimer for the role of Mrs. Brown, and now Mortimer has thought about taking on the role of Paddington 3. “It was very flattering,” he said. The telegraph.

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“It was a stressful proposition in many ways, because it was coming into this world and character and everything. It felt like a huge responsibility. But, on the other hand, saying no, not just to Hugh, but to Paddington.” – would be very rude. It’s exciting.

He added: “You can’t say no to Paddington. If he turned malevolent, he could really do some damage. He’s a leader of men. You can’t turn him down.”

Mortimer had previously worked with Paddington while starring with Ben Whishaw in Mary Poppins Returns with the two playing Michael and Jane Banks.

the nature of Paddington movies means she didn’t work directly with Whishaw here, but he praised Mortimer’s work in taking on the difficult task.

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“I adore Emily. I think it’s hard to replace Sally Hawkins, who is extraordinary, and that Emily had the courage to do that and then make the role so hers is a testament to who she is as a person and as an actress.” Whishaw noted.

“She’s an incredible comedian and can find warmth and wit in the smallest moment, line or look. I guess all you can do as actors is try to do it with sincerity and sincerity, and Emily just does that.”

We can expect to see Mortimer again as Mrs. Brown next Paddington in Peru as it has already been confirmed that Paddington 4 is in development for the character’s 70th anniversary.

Paddington in Peru opens in UK cinemas on November 8 and in US cinemas on January 17, 2025.

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