Paddington 2 Director Working on Willy Wonka Film
Roald Dahl stories have permeated generations of childhood imaginations. A young girl with magical powers, a giant for a best friend, and king of the youthful fantasy, the illusive chocolate maker, Willy Wonka. The indelible Gene Wilder brought the quirky candy eccentric to life in 1971, and Johnny Depp tackled a darker adaptation in 2005. Now, things are on track for a new Willy Wonka adaptation.
Hot off a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score,
Talking Frank Capra and Marmalade Addiction with Paddington 2 Director Paul King
Paul King, the director behind Paddington 2 is 100% lovely. Fitting for a gent who created a film with 100% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, right?
For the sequel to 2015’s hit Paddington, King collaborated with writer Simon Farnaby on the script and reunited the core cast of Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins and Ben Whishaw. This go around, he adds Hugh Grant to the mix,
Paddington 2 Earns a Perfect Score on Rotten Tomatoes
Paddington, who prides himself on diligent hygiene, is certified as the freshest bear in town. Paddington 2, to be exact, has earned a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes with nearly 200 ratings. Only four films have passed the test of getting over 100 positive reviews, so this is indeed a big accomplishment for a bear.
Paddington 2 falls more than 15 years after the last family film to earn the prestigious title.
