Olivia Colman says she has always loved the Paddington franchise

The Oscar-winning actor Olivia Colman, who essays the role of the Reverend Mother in Paddington in Peru, has said that she has always adored films in the Paddington franchise.

The actor’s character in the film oversees the Home for Retired Bears. The actor also shared that she was immediately drawn to the project.

She said in a statement, “I have absolutely adored the Paddington films. When the option came up for this new Paddington film, I was in. I'd have done anything”.

Her role also gave her the chance to work alongside the iconic Julie Walters, who returns as Mrs Bird. She said, “Meeting Julie Walters was terribly exciting, and she is as wonderful as I'd hoped. When Julie comes on set and opens her mouth, it’s gold... She just doesn't know how not to do it. To not be funny and not brilliant. She's amazing and has not lost any of her legendary status. It was very exciting”.

Colman further mentioned that the lead character of Paddington always thinks the best of people. She said, “Even when they've done a bad thing, he understands that they're just people. Imagine if the world was full of Paddingtons, if we were all Paddington. There'd be no war, there'd be no unkindness”.

With her unmatched talent and infectious charm, Olivia Colman’s portrayal of the Reverend Mother is set to enchant audiences, adding a delightful new dimension to the heartwarming adventures of Paddington Bear.

Sony Pictures Entertainment India is set to release Paddington in Peru in cinemas on April 18, 2025, in English and Hindi.