Who knew that one would get an opportunity to see former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher going head-to-head with Geldof?
ThePaddingtonmovies were produced by Studiocanal and Heyday Films.
OFarrell noted that when he was approached by lead producer Jamie Wilson (theMrs.
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They found that they had an unlikely ally in Geldof himself.
He said, Thats shite … it shouldnt be the Bob Geldof story, OFarrell recalled.
Producer Wilson said that Geldof has been beyond collaborative on the project.
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Wilson said that Bowies estate was the first to give permission.
Its fun to see how his Heroes and Rebel Rebelhave been interpolated into the show.
He doesnt sit on the fence either.
If theres an opinion to be had, Bob will have it.
In my run-ins and conversations with Geldof, its been a badge of honor to be F-bombed by him.
Els joked that hes never sworn in a production as much as I swear in this one.
However, he hasnt kept track of the number of times he has uttered the F-bomb.
Ill have to count them one day, he said.
And for heavens sake, hats off to Geldof.
The problems in Ethiopia havent gone away.
He spent his Christmas over there, Els said.
He never walked away.
Its great to salute heroes, even if its just for one day.
