Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Paddington in Peru!
After playing the main antagonist inPaddington 2, Hugh Grant has a surprise cameo inPaddington in Peru, and here’s what it is, explained.Paddington in Peruis the highly-anticipated continuation of thePaddingtonfranchise, following up on thePaddington 2, which is considered to be one of the best movies of all time.Paddington in Peruputs an all-new spin on the franchise, taking the lovable bear and the Brown family out of Britain and taking them to Paddington’s home country of Peru. However, these aren’t the onlyPaddingtoncharacters who return.
Paddington in Perupicks up several years afterPaddington 2ended, with the Brown family having grown apart in the years since their last adventure. When Aunt Lucy’s retirement home reaches out to Paddington, he and the Brown family decides to go on a trip to Paddington’s home country in order to visit her. While there, they get wrapped up into a hunt for the mysterious gold of El Dorado, with several other characters and villains getting involved along the way. While thesePaddington in Perucharacters are great, fan-favorite Phoenix Buchanan doesn’t appear until the very end.
Hugh Grant Returns As Phoenix Buchanan In Paddington In Peru
In The Film’s Post-Credits Scene
Hugh Grant made his debut in thePaddingtonfranchise inPaddington 2, with him playing the film’s main antagonist, Phoenix Buchanan. While almostevery aspect ofPaddington 2is critically acclaimed, Hugh Grant’s performance as the theatrical villain is one of the most memorable parts of the film. In the 2017 film, Buchanan is an actor who becomes obsessed with locating a great treasure. Using his theater skills, Buchanan steals a book, frames Paddington, and hunts for the treasure. However, Buchanan is eventually caught and arrested, with him transforming his prison into a theatrical paradise.
Paddington In Peru New Cast & Returning Character Guide
Paddington in Peru brings back plenty of familiar faces for the third movie in this beloved franchise, while introducing some new characters.
Hugh Grant’s Phoenix Buchanan is disconnected from the main story ofPaddington in Peru, but his story is continued at the very end of the film.Paddington in Peruends with Paddington bringing some of his bear friends to Britain, with Paddington showing them around. The post-credits scene sees Paddington bring the bears to visit Phoenix Buchanan in prison, with them having a brief conversation about one of the actor’s upcoming performances. Buchanan says that he wants to cast several of the bears, with the comedic scene ending and the credits returning.
What Paddington In Peru Reveals About Phoenix Buchanan’s Life After Paddington 2
He Is Still In Prison
Phoenix Buchanan’sPaddington in Peruscene is brief, but it does reveal some key clues about what has happened to Hugh Grant’s character in the years sincePaddington 2. As it turns out, not much has happened. When Buchanan appears, he is still in prison, meaning that he is still serving time for his crimes after the events of the second movie. His uniform is still pink, and the prison still has a cheery atmosphere, meaning that the changes that Paddington implemented inPaddington 2stuck around until the events ofPaddington in Peru.
The main topic of conversation during Phoenix Buchanan’sPaddington in Peruscene is his upcoming play. According to Buchanan,he is working on a major adaptation ofGoldilocks and the Three Bears, in which he will be portraying Goldilocks. Buchanan tells Paddington that he wants to cast some of his bear friends, with him picking out a Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear.
What Hugh Grant’s Return In Paddington In Peru Means For Paddington 4
Could Other Paddington Villains Return?
Now that Hugh Grant’s Phoenix Buchanan has returned inPaddington in Peru, it could have some implications on a potential futurePaddingtonmovie. Since the bears are now in Britain,it is possible thatPaddington 4could actually feature the storyline of Buchanan’sGoldilocks and the Three Bearsadaptation. It could also be that he simply returns in another form, continuing his time in the franchise.
Where Was Paddington 3 Filmed & How Much Was In Peru? Shooting Locations Explained
Paddington in Peru presents the titular hero’s biggest adventure yet, with production for the film taking place in and outside of Peru.
Hugh Grant’s return also sets the stage for some other characters to return. SincePaddington in Perufeatured the return ofPaddington 2’s villain,Paddington 4could feature the return ofPaddington in Peru’s villains. IfAntonio Banderas and Olivia Coleman return inPaddington 4’spost-credits scene, this would be a hilarious way to continue this new trend. These new actors made fantastic antagonist additions toPaddington in Peru, and hopefully Hugh Grant’s return to the franchise signals that they could be back in a future movie.
Paddington in Peru
Cast
Paddington in Peru follows the beloved bear as he embarks on an adventure to visit Aunt Lucy in her new home at the Home for Retired Bears. Accompanied by the Brown Family, they uncover a mystery that leads them through the Amazon rainforest and the mountainous regions of Peru.
