Dougal Wilson

Dougal Wilson isn’t your run-of-the-mill director—he’s got this knack for taking the everyday and flipping it on its head. Paddington in Peru (2024) is a wild ride, honestly. Wilson’s touch is all over it: the oddball humor, heart that sneaks up on you, and visuals that feel both whimsical and weirdly grounded. You can tell he’s obsessed with the details. Paddington’s not just a bear lost in the world—he’s on a real adventure this time, tangled up in the lush chaos of Peru, with old friends and new trouble. Wilson makes you feel like you’re getting into something big but keeps it so playful you don’t even notice you’re gripping the edge of your seat. Back in 2007, Wilson directed Jarvis Cocker: Don’t Let Him Waste Your Time, which was basically a fever dream set to music. That video? It’s got Wilson’s signature all over it—quirky, slightly offbeat, and somehow making everyday stuff look epic. He’s got this cool way of making you care about the weirdest characters or moments. And let’s not forget that AT&T: Train ad from 2019. Only a guy like Wilson could turn a commercial into a mini-blockbuster. He’s got this ability to tell a whole story in a blink—one minute you’re watching a train, next you’re caught up in a whirlwind of emotion and action. It’s nuts. Wilson’s filmography isn’t huge, but every project’s got his fingerprints: odd humor, visual flair, and a sense that anything could happen. That’s the magic, really.