Sally Hawkins steps down as Mrs. Brown in Paddington 3 with Emily Mortimer taking over
radiotimes.com — November 4, 2024, 02:01 PM UTC
Sally Hawkins will not return as Mrs. Brown in "Paddington 3," with Emily Mortimer taking over the role. Hawkins stated it was her decision to step away, feeling it was the right time to pass the role to another actress. The film will have a new director, Dougal Wilson, replacing Paul King, who directed the first two movies. Other cast members include Hugh Bonneville, Ben Whishaw, Olivia Colman, and Antonio Banderas. "Paddington in Peru" is set to be released on November 8, 2024. Mortimer expressed her excitement and nerves about stepping into the beloved role, aiming to bring her own interpretation to the character.