Paddington 4: Armando Iannucci to write bear’s next movie with Thick of It and Veep cowriter
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- Iannucci will co‑write Paddington 4 with longtime collaborator Simon Blackwell, according to Variety.
- Variety reported that director Dougal Wilson is in talks to return for the sequel.
- Paddington franchise has earned over $800 million worldwide, and its sequel Paddington 2 once held the highest Rotten Tomatoes rating.
- Marsh said Studiocanal hired “world‑renowned comedy writers” for the film, underscoring the high‑profile talent attached.
Why it matters: Studiocanal will leverage the franchise’s $800 million box‑office record by adding Iannucci’s acclaimed satire pedigree, boosting audience appeal and sequel revenue while the franchise’s proven global fanbase ensures a solid market for the new comedic tone.
