York in trail of 20 Paddington Bear statues to mark film

The city is one of 20 around the country who will receive the statues to mark the release of the film Paddington in Peru on November 8.

STUDIOCANAL, who has produced the movie, says the statues will be erected in early October in partnership with York BID.

Each crafted and painted statue will sport the bear’s signature red hat, blue duffle coat, and, naturally, a marmalade sandwich in paw.

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Actor Hugh Bonneville, who plays Mr. Brown in the film, said: “I am thrilled to reveal we are going to be unveiling a number of benches across the UK, all featuring a statue of our beloved bear.

“Ahead of the new film, fans, families and friends can sit down and have a chat with the marmalade loving bear, so watch this space for more information about Paddington…coming to a bench near you!”

The other cities to receive such a statue include Manchester, Peterborough, Cardiff, Chester and Sunderland.

The film Paddington in Peru sees Paddington return home to the Peruvian jungle to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, now a resident at the Home for Retired Bears.

With The Brown Family and Mrs Bird in tow, the film promises a thrilling adventure ensues when a mysterious disappearance plunges them into an unexpected journey from the Amazon rainforest to the mountain peaks of Peru.