The Thick of It creator Armando Iannucci is writing the latest big screen outing for Paddington.

According to Variety, Iannucci is working with his The Thick of It and Veep collaborator Simon Blackwell on the screenplay for Padddington 4.

Meanwhile, Dougal Wilson, who directed Paddington 3, is expected to return for the new film.

No word yet on which cast members will return for the film.