Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas cosy up as they join Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville at star-studded Paddington 2 premiere in London

Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas were cozy together as they led the famous faces at the star-studded Paddington 2 premiere in London on Sunday night.

The actress, 50, stunned in a pink jumpsuit for the event in Leicester Square, where she put her arm around the actor, 64.

The leading duo joined the likes of Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville at the premiere.

Paddington In Peru will be released on November 8, after a seven-year wait since Paddington 2.

Olivia – who plays The Reverend Mother – showed off her sophisticated sense of style in the pink outfit which she wore with simple black heels to boost her height.

She carried a statement red handbag and earrings and wore her brunette locks in a short, cropped hairstyle.

Beside her, Antonio – who plays Hunter Cabot in the highly anticipated film – looked dapper in a navy blue suit and button-up sweater.

Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville, 60, looked dapper in a bright blue suit and red tie, while Hugh Grant, 64, opted for a tweed jacket and gray jumper.

The premiere comes after it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II will make a surprise cameo in the Hollywood blockbuster.

The late monarch’s cameo will feature a brief glimpse of her having afternoon tea with Paddington – which is taken from a short video made as part of her 2022 event. Platinum anniversary parties.

Obtaining this special moment for the feature film required approval from Buckingham Palace, with the royal family ‘very happy that this happened’.

Ron Halpern, head of global productions at France’s StudioCanal, assured that this came “with the consent and approval of the Royal Household,” according to Variety.

Paddington In Peru will hit UK theaters on November 8, while Columbia Pictures will release it in the US on January 17, 2025.

‘[The royal family] were actually really happy that it happened,” producer Rosie Alison told the publication.

“But we don’t like to make a big deal out of it because Paddington is obviously a very humble guy.”

Meanwhile, The Crown favorite Olivia revealed she was over the moon and ‘signed without hesitation’.

The actress will turn into a nun to play the Reverend Mother in the franchise.

“Paddington is just the best person in the world,” she said excitedly.

‘Imagine if everyone looked like Paddington, wouldn’t that be wonderful?’

This was announced last month Paddington has been issued an official British passport by the Home Office.

The co-producer of the upcoming third installment in the film series revealed that the Peruvian-born character had been given a passport for his travels in the upcoming film.

Rob Silva told it Radio times: ‘We wrote to the Home Office asking if we could get a replica, and they actually gave Paddington an official passport – there’s only one of them.

‘You wouldn’t think the Home Office would have a sense of humour, but according to official observations they have just listed him as Bear.

The passport also lists Paddington’s date of birth as June 25, his surname Brown and his gender, as well as his British nationality and the South American country of Peru as his place of birth.

The film follows the iconic bear, brought to life through animation and voiced by Ben Whishaw, as he travels abroad to visit Aunt Lucy in his home country.

Directed by Dougal Wilson, it sees the return of Hugh Bonneville as Mr. Brown and Imelda Staunton will once again play Aunt Lucy.

Whishaw explained that taking Paddington to Peru will give audiences another side of the beloved character.

The actor said Empire: ‘He connects with his country and his bearishness.

‘It’s what makes him strangely recognizable. On the one hand, he has learned to be polite and cultured and do the right British thing.

“And on the other hand, he’s a bear who is clumsy and leaves chaos in his wake.

“That’s why kids like him, because kids are in the same position.”

However, fans were shocked to realize that Sally Hawkins is not returning as Mrs. Brown, but has instead been recast.

Emily Mortimer, best known for her starring role in HBO’s The Newsroom, has taken on the role as the family heads out on their latest adventure.

Speaking about her decision to leave the film, Sally previously explained: ‘For me it felt like the right time to hand the reins to someone else, and you can’t get much better than the truly amazing Emily Mortimer. special.

“She will embody the essence of Mary Brown and yet make it her own. But I am and will always remain in love with the world of Paddington.

‘I already miss my family, both on and off screen, so much. The experience of making the first two films was truly one of the best and most creative times I’ve had in film.”

She added, “They both gave me so much joy. I will hold them so close to my heart forever.”

As the trailer opens, Paddington struggles to get a grip on the photo booth as he tries to pose for his passport photo.

Removing the marmalade sandwich, which he always keeps in his hat because when he gets hungry, Paddington leaves the booth with some rather chaotic snaps after losing control of the spinning chair.

Later, when the family arrives at the Home for Retired Bears, the Reverend Mother shares the news that Aunt Lucy’s whereabouts are unknown.

“I’m afraid she’s embarked on some sort of quest deep in the jungle, and we have no idea where she is,” the actress explains.

Determined to find her, Paddington adds, “Aunt Lucy found me when I was a cub, and now I must find her. We have to try’.

The film also stars Antonio, Julie Walters, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin, Carla Tous and Jim Broadbent.

Paddington 3 will hit theaters on November 8, 2024.