Actors dressed as The Twins from the new Tim Burton film, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, travel on the London Underground ahead of the launch of the new movie. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Monday September 26, 2016. In the movie, which is released in the UK next Thursday 29th September, The Twins are speechless, wear masks that obscure their faces and have a hidden peculiarity that only comes to light in the most dangerous situations. Photo credit Matt Alexander/PA Wire

26 SEPTEMBER, LONDON UK – Londoners were left puzzled as two peculiar looking children took to the Underground and popped up at commuter and tourist hotspots across the capital today.

Acting in a particularly peculiar fashion, the figures were soon recognised as being the curious characters from the highly anticipated new Tim Burton film MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN, released in cinemas this Thursday.

Photo credit: Matt Alexander/PA Wire
Photo credit: Matt Alexander/PA Wire

Many confused and bewildered members of the public took to social media after seeing the twins playfully squabbling over a teddy bear, Oyster cards and even engaging in a very Victorian kickabout.

Photo credit: Matt Alexander/PA Wire
Photo credit: Matt Alexander/PA Wire

The sightings, at Finsbury Park tube station, Buckingham Palace and Hamley’s Toy Store, were later revealed to be an elaborate stunt to promote the film, which stars Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Chris O’Dowd, Ella Purnell and Samuel L. Jackson.

The costumes worn by the six year-old actors were the actual robes and masks featured in the film.

Photo credit: Matt Alexander/PA Wire
Photo credit: Matt Alexander/PA Wire

From visionary director Tim Burton, MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN is based upon the best-selling novel by Ransom Riggs and is an unforgettable motion picture experience.  When Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As he learns about the residents and their unusual abilities, Jake realizes that safety is an illusion, and danger lurks in the form of powerful, hidden enemies. Jake must figure out who is real, who can be trusted, and who he really is.

Starring Eva Green (Casino Royale, ‘Penny Dreadful’), Asa Butterfield (Ender’s Game, Hugo), Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, ‘Moone Boy’), Ella Purnell(Maleficent, The Legend of Tarzan), Allison Janney (Spy, ‘Mom’), Rupert Everett (St Trinian’s, My Best Friend’s Wedding), Academy Award nomineeTerence Stamp (Superman, Song for Marion) with Academy Award winner Judi Dench (Skyfall, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) and Samuel L. Jackson (Kingsman: The Secret Service, The Hateful Eight).

MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN
IS RELEASED IN CINEMAS IN UK AND IRELAND 29th SEPTEMBER 2016