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 shocked 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 might simply be watching it to go on some type of bizarre ego journey. However I might truly wish to see the film, as a result of I really like Nicolas Cage, and I really like Pedro Pascal. The one cause I have not watched it’s I am conscious it mentions “Paddington” [laughs], which is essentially the most tousled considering you’ll be able to have. However there you go.”
I implored King to look at the film, not solely due to the “Paddington 2” reward, but in addition as a result of it is a actually enjoyable film for Cage and Pascal followers. It feels like he would possibly make the leap sooner or later. “I’ll watch it, however I am going to 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 just made, then perhaps you simply chunk the bullet and let your ego get a pleasant increase. In spite of everything, 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.