‘Paddington 4’: Armando Iannucci to Write Bear’s Next Movie, ‘Paddington in Peru’ Director Dougal Wilson in Talks to Return (EXCLUSIVE)
Armando Iannucci is set to write the screenplay for the upcoming fourth film in the Paddington franchise, titled 'Paddington 4'. He will collaborate with Simon Blackwell, his long-time co-writer. Dougal Wilson, who directed the previous film, 'Paddington in Peru', is in talks to return as director.
- ▪Armando Iannucci will write the screenplay for 'Paddington 4'.
- ▪Simon Blackwell will join Iannucci in writing the film.
- ▪Dougal Wilson is in discussions to return as director after his work on 'Paddington in Peru'.
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Home Film Global May 26, 2026 2:00am PT ‘Paddington 4’: Armando Iannucci to Write Bear’s Next Movie, ‘Paddington in Peru’ Director Dougal Wilson in Talks to Return (EXCLUSIVE) Emmy-winning 'Veep' creator Iannucci will pen the screenplay for Studiocanal alongside his co-writer Simon Blackwell By Alex Ritman Plus Icon Alex Ritman @alexritman Latest James Gray Says ‘Ad Astra’ Was ‘Taken Away’ From Him and Made Longer by 20th Century Fox: ‘It Would Have Been a Very Different Movie’ 21 hours ago Boots Riley Says Cannes Didn’t Pick ‘I Love Boosters’ or ‘Sorry to Bother You’ and Chose ‘The Idol’ Over ‘I’m a Virgo’: ‘They Just Don’t Like My Stuff.
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