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It is one of our first questions.
Well, hes very demanding, says the films director Dougal Wilson.
Then, perhaps fearing retaliation, he corrects himself.
No, hes very reasonable, very hardworking, and very professional.
Wilson is directing Paddingtons next movie outing,Paddington in Peru.
But Wilson himself is new to the series since its regular director, Paul King, was busy makingWonka.
I like that they dont ram the sentiment down your throat, Wilson explains.
This time the character is played by Emily Mortimer.
Mrs. Brown is the emotional core of the Brown family, Wilson points out.
Shes the one with the deepest emotional connection to Paddington.
One of the big debates during the films production was whether to reference the recasting in the story.
We worked out we just couldnt economically take the main unit and the actors to Peru, Wilson recalls.
It has this wonderful stylized feel.
With our film, there wasnt any other way of doing it budgetarily, so we embraced it stylistically.
We shot in Peru, but not with the actors, Wilson says.
He then adds: But Paddington went to Peru.
We took him there in his special trailer.
He worked with us in prep as well to devise some of the physical scenes and slapstick scenes.
It helps that the actors are great performers, says Wilson.
As it arrives in theaters,Paddington in Peruhas a lot to live up to.
I was approached with this opportunity [to direct] and I had mixed emotions, Wilson admits.
But I thought, God, if I dont try, then I definitely wont succeed!
And sometimes Paddington is genuinely there, Wilson adds.
When he comes out of the trailer, hes great.
Paddington in Peru opens in theaters Jan. 17, 2025.
