The Harry Potter producer is set to produce this CGI and live-action adaption of Michael Bond’s children’s book, Paddington Bear.

British director and writer Paul King is also set to helm the film, and StudioCanal will finance the film.

Heyman stated:

“Paddington Bear is a universally loved character, treasured for his optimism, his sense of fair play and his perfect manners – and of course for his unintentional talent for comic chaos.”

StudioCanal chairman and CEO Olivier Courson spoke fondly of Heyman’s work:

“Mr. Bond’s Paddington is beloved across generations throughout the world, and David Heyman has had tremendous success adapting great British literary works for cinema.”

In our minds as big Potter fans, “tremendous success” is an understatement! Would you see Paddington Bear on the big screen?  Are you excited Heyman will produce?

Thanks to THR for the tip.