Ben Whishaw Replaced Colin Firth in ‘Paddington’
Audiences didn’t see Ben Whishaw in the film ‘Paddington,’ but they definitely heard him as he took on the role of the adorable bear in a red hat and blue coat. Whishaw did a marvelous job bringing the furry character to life, but the role had originally gone to Colin Firth. Unfortunately, the director felt that Firth’s voice didn’t match Paddington Bear. So, the studio went looking for another performer and found a perfect match with Whishaw.