Hugh Grant and Brendan Gleeson have both signed up to appear in the live-action continuation of the classic marmalade-loving character’s big-screen story.
Grant’s role is faded actor Phoenix Buchanan, while Gleeson is set to play “Knuckles” McGinty, a safe-cracker who becomes Paddington’s unexpected ally.
The film, which starred Nicole Kidman in a villainous role, was nominated Best British Film and Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2015 BAFTAs.
The majority of the family film’s original cast are also returning, including Sally Hawkins, Hugh Bonneville and Julie Walters.