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18/06/2014
Firth 'Consciously Uncouples' From Paddington Bear
Oscar winning actor Colin Firth has dropped out of voicing Paddington Bear in the new movie as he felt his voice didn't suit the character.
Speaking to Empire, who broke the news, he said: "After a period of denial we've chosen 'conscious uncoupling.'"
"It's been bittersweet to see this delightful creature take shape and come to the sad realisation that he simply doesn't have my voice.
"I've had the joy of seeing most of the film and it's going to be quite wonderful."
(CVS/CD)
Speaking to Empire, who broke the news, he said: "After a period of denial we've chosen 'conscious uncoupling.'"
"It's been bittersweet to see this delightful creature take shape and come to the sad realisation that he simply doesn't have my voice.
"I've had the joy of seeing most of the film and it's going to be quite wonderful."
(CVS/CD)
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