Paddington Bear will have its third film, this time, set in Peru – credit Guías Escápate
In London, United Kingdoma mural was unveiled with the figure of oso Paddington inside an Ayacucho altarpiece, within the framework of the premiere of Paddington in Peru, the third installment of films about one of the most famous British cartoons.
The work was made by the Peruvian artist Gisella Stapleton, who was present at the inauguration along with the actor Ben Whishawwho voices the main character.
The feature film, which will be released worldwide on November 8, follows the adventures of its protagonist in Peru, where her aunt, named Lucy, still resides.
Paddington had its pre-premiere on November 3 – credit Escápate Guides
On Wednesday, October 30, at the residence of the Ambassador of Peru in the United Kingdom, the launch of Paddington in Peru. The event was organized by Promperúan entity attached to the Ministry of Foreign Trade, and Studiocanal.
The Ambassador of Peru to the UK, Ignacio Higueras, mentioned that the character is now a cultural bridge between Peru and the United Kingdom. “Paddington has become a permanent symbol of kindness, resilience and multicultural friendship between Peru and the United Kingdom”he stated.
In addition to being a cinematic evening. The event also aimed to promote tourism in the country. According to TV Peruthe new film presents impressive Peruvian landscapes, such as the Historic Center of Lima, Aguas Calientes and even Machu Picchu. The authorities invited the public to discover this and other national sites.
Carlos Carlín appears in the film ‘Paddington in Peru’.
“In this new movie, Paddington travels back to his home in Peru (…) while embarking on an unexpected adventure that will take viewers through the most emblematic tourist sites in Peru,” said Ricardo Romero, director of the Office of Promperú in London.
There was also a tasting of Peruvian dishes and a bear doll appeared, who took photos with the attendees. The event ended with the screening of a preview of the documentary about the creation of the film.
Although the feature film was not filmed in Peru, but in Colombiathe story will take place in the protagonist’s nation of origin. Another example of the ties that have been created from the different animated series and books inspired by the bear is that the United Kingdom Embassy donated a statue of Paddington several years ago, which is located in the Lima district of Miraflores. .
Capture of the official Paddington trailer in Peru
As is known, the story of Paddintgon begins when his aunt Lucy decides to send her nephew from Peru to London, England, to have a better life. This story was portrayed in the first installment, in 2014.
The second copy, Paddington 2released in 2017, continued the endearing story of the bear in London. In this sequel, he embarks on a mission to find the perfect gift for his aunt’s birthday, facing various obstacles and misadventures. The film was acclaimed by both critics and the public, standing out for its animation, direction and the message it conveys.
In the third film of the saga, the protagonist will return to his homeland after a long time. The director is Dougal Wilsonand among the main actors are Antonio Banderas y Olivia Colmanwho won the Oscar for best actress in 2018 for her role in The Favorite. Also part of the cast is the Peruvian actor Carlos Carlín, who plays an Immigration official.
The official synopsis describes how Paddington returns to visit his Aunt Lucy in the Amazon. It seeks to maintain the spirit of the previous ones, combining humor and emotion, but this time, in a different environment.
