First reported by Variety
Paddington 4 Moves Forward with Armando Iannucci and Simon Blackwell as Writers
Armando Iannucci and Simon Blackwell Confirmed as Co-Writers for Paddington 4
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Summary
Armando Iannucci and Simon Blackwell have been confirmed as co-writers for Paddington 4, the next installment in the family film franchise based on Michael Bond's children's books. The fourth feature follows the $700 million box office franchise, which was first teased by Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh at CinemaCon in April. No story details have been released yet. The film will follow 2024's Paddington in Peru, which had a writing team including Paul King, Simon Farnaby, Mark Burton, Jon Foster, and James Lamont. Iannucci and Blackwell are long-time collaborators who have worked together previously.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAmando Iannucci has been confirmed as co-writer on Paddington 4 alongside long-time collaborator Simon Blackwell.
The fourth feature in the family-focused $700 million box office franchise was first teased by Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh at CinemaCon in April.
No story details have been released as yet.
‘Paddington 4’: Armando Iannucci and Simon Blackwell Confirmed As Co-Writers On Next Feature Inspired By Michael Bond's Children's Classic
