Michael said: “One of the most amazing things that you’re going to see next year is a production of Paddington that is going to be on stage in the West End.
The film is up for a BAFTA this weekend and the movie’s co-writer and director Michael Gracey says plans are already afoot for the movie – including the chimpanzee main character – to head on to the stage as a musical.
Asked about a possible stage version, Robbie said: “What are my non-negotiables if this becomes a stage play?
Former Take That star Robbie, who turned 51 this week, was in talks for a possible musical in 2011 but it never made it to the stage.
The stage show would likely be another money spinner for Robbie, not that he necessarily needs the money.
