'Paddington is the PAWFECT CO-STAR'

OLIVIA COLMAN HAS LONG BEEN A FAN OF THE FAMOUS BEAR

Olivia Colman is no stranger to working with the crème dela crème of Hollywood. But the Oscar-winning British actress was completely starstruck by her newest leading man – Paddington Bear! “I just love him,” Olivia shares. “I grew up watching Paddington on the television and my kids have grown up watching these films.”

When the opportunity came along to join the franchise's third film, Paddington in Peru, Olivia says she "didn't need to see the script" before signing on.

"It's such a thrill to be a part of something that is so loved by people all around the world," she adds.

Of course, there was much fun to be had on the set. In fact, when New Idea sat down with Olivia to chat about the film ahead of its January release, she admitted she lost count of how many marmalade sandwiches she consumed!