Main as much as the house media launch of “Wonka,” which hit 4K Extremely HD, Blu-ray and DVD on February 27, I spoke with director Paul King about all issues Wonka, however I could not assist however ask about his response to the “Paddington 2” love within the Nicolas Cage film. And I used to be stunned to be taught that King hasn’t but seen the film, regardless of being well-aware of how a lot respect is thrown at his sequel. King stated:
“I have not [seen it], as a result of I am conscious that it mentions “Paddington,” and I really feel that I’d simply be watching it to go on some form of bizarre ego journey. However I’d really wish to see the film, as a result of I really like Nicolas Cage, and I really like Pedro Pascal. The one motive I have not watched it’s I am conscious it mentions “Paddington” [laughs], which is probably the most tousled pondering you may have. However there you go.”
I implored King to look at the film, not solely due to the “Paddington 2” reward, but additionally as a result of it is a actually enjoyable film for Cage and Pascal followers. It appears like he may make the leap sooner or later. “I’ll watch it, however I will should do it late at evening on the TV with the home windows shut as a result of I will be cringing with embarrassment,” he stated.
Kudos to King for being humble sufficient to not search it out merely due to how form it’s to “Paddington 2.” But when there’s an entertaining film on the market starring Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal the place their characters gush about how a lot they love a film that you simply made, then perhaps you simply chew the bullet and let your ego get a pleasant increase. In any case, Pascal and Cage each genuinely love “Paddington 2,” and I am positive King would like to reciprocate by watching and having fun with their film.