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Phoenix Buchanan is the main antagonist of Paddington 2. He is an arrogant and flamboyant former actor, who secretly works as a masterful thief looking for treasure owned by a famed circus performer, using a popup book he stole from Gruber's Antiques.

He was played by Hugh Grant.

What makes him magnificent?[]

  • He is a very hammy and charming character, and is very enjoyable to watch as he is a master of disguises as he sneaks around London looking for letters for a code to reveal treasure owned by the Flying Swan. Also helped by being played by the wonderful Hugh Grant.
  • He manages to fool everyone into believing that Paddington is a thief, when in actuality he is the true culprit. He even asks the judge at Paddington's trial to show mercy while making a big show out of not wanting to accuse him.
  • He unexpectedly turns out to be a skilled fighter and swordsman due to years of stage combat training.
  • He hilariously shuts down Mrs. Bird's attempt to hold him at gunpoint by recognising the gun as a fake that fires plastic darts.
  • After his defeat and arrest, he is seen spreading his love for theatre and he performs a number with his fellow cellmates.

What makes him a baddie?[]

  • He is a masterful thief, as stated before.
  • Framing Paddington for stealing the pop up book.
  • Is willing to kill the Browns, and almost made Paddington drown.

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