Paddington Bear Receives British Passport for Upcoming Film

The Home Office humorously issued a passport to the fictional bear, sparking discussions about the treatment of real-life migrants.

Paddington Bear, a beloved fictional character from Peru, has been granted a British passport by the Home Office as a promotional gesture for the upcoming film 'Paddington in Peru'.
The passport, which is a specimen document, humorously lists Paddington under official observations simply as 'Bear'.
The gesture has drawn criticism, with some commentators highlighting the contrast between Paddington's fictional journey and the challenges faced by real-life asylum seekers in the UK.
The film 'Paddington in Peru', set to release in November, follows Paddington's adventure back to his homeland with the Brown family to visit his Aunt Lucy.
The production team, including co-producer Rob Silva, initially requested a replica passport for the film, and were surprised by the Home Office's response to issue an official-looking document.