Paddington is heading to the stage.
A musical adaptation of Michael Bond’s unique Paddington books is being developed by Sonia Friedman Productions, Studiocanal, and Eliza Lumley Productions. Tom Fletcher of the early noughties boyband McFly has signed on to jot down the music and lyrics.
Producers immediately stated they plan to debut the manufacturing within the UK in 2025. No different casting or staging plans had been launched in immediately’s announcement.
“It’s a privilege to be creating a brand new musical about this attractive and beloved little bear with such an exquisite crew,” Friedman and Lumley stated immediately in a joint assertion.
“The magic of Paddington is that, by means of his wide-eyed innocence, he sees the perfect in humanity, reminding us that love and kindness can triumph if we open our hearts and minds to 1 one other. We can not wait to deliver Paddington, his antics, adventures, and mishaps with the Brown household, and Michael Bond’s different treasured characters to the stage. We hope to encourage audiences of all ages with enjoyable, magnificence, pleasure, and all that Paddington stands for.”
Actor Ben Whishaw has voiced Paddington in two movie adaptions of Bond’s books. Earlier this yr, we reported {that a} third movie was within the works. Producers later confirmed that Whishaw will return for a 3rd movie within the trilogy alongside newcomers Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, and Emily Mortimer.
Sony has set the threequel for a January 17, 2025, stateside debut. The movie will open within the UK two months prior on November 8, 2024.
