Everything You Need To Know About The 'Paddington' Movie [Pictures + Trailer]

  • 05 March 2014

Paddington’ the small bear who came all the way from Peru is finally getting to take a big screen adventure and the teaser trailer has just be released. Whilst it doesn't give too much away, we do get a ever so sneaky look at the bear himself. So before we find out any more on the upcoming film, lets take a look at everything we know about the bear's big screen debut so far.

Image caption A small peak of the famous Paddington bear

The cast __

'Paddington’s' cast list features some of Britain’s finest talent, along with Nicole Kidman. Playing Mr and Mrs Brown, the couple who take in the bear, are Hugh Bonneville and Sally Hawkins. Hugh is of course known for his role on ‘Downton Abbey’ and has just appeared in ‘The Monuments Men’ with George Clooney whilst Sally Hawkins has just missed out on an Oscar for her role in 'Blue Jasmine'. Bringing some Hollywood star power is Nicole Kidman, who’s been donning a blonde wig for the role. Leading the supporting cast is The Doctor himself, Peter Capaldi (playing the grumpy next door neighbour) as well as Harry Potter actors Julie Walters and Jim Broadbent, The voice of Paddington will be provided by none other than Colin Firth. Yes the ‘King’s Speech’ actor is lending his voice to the famous bear as well as helping with the movements, he's said he’ll be trying to give the voice a Peruvian flavour.

The plot

The plot will draw inspiration from all the Paddington stories while of course keeping the basis of a polite bear from Peru who wears a hat and duffle coat and carries a battered suitcase which is full of marmalade sandwiches. In the movie Paddington will become accustomed to his new life in London until he meets an evil taxidermists, played by Kidman, with a penchant for rare bears, meaning a sticky situation for our small hero.

'Paddington' will be released in the UK on November 28th 2014, you can take a look at the teaser trailer for the movie here: