Renée Zellweger Returns as Bridget Jones in Upcoming Fourth Installment: “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”
Introduction:
Renée Zellweger, the two-time Oscar-winning actress, is set to reprise her iconic role as Bridget Jones in an upcoming fourth installment of the beloved film franchise “Bridget Jones.” According to a recent announcement, Zellweger will star in “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” a cinematic adaptation of British author Helen Fielding’s best-selling 2014 novel of the same name.
Cast: A Familiar Gathering
Zellweger will once again be joined on screen by her former costar Hugh Grant, who played Daniel Cleaver in the first two films, “Bridget Jones’s Diary” (2001) and “Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason” (2004). Despite his character being part of the third installment’s plot, Grant did not appear in “Bridget Jones’s Baby” (2016). Joining them will be Emma Thompson, who returns as Dr. Rawlings and served as a writer on the third film. Additionally, newcomers Chiwetel Ejiofor and “White Lotus” star Leo Woodall have also joined the cast.
Zellweger’s Acclaimed Performance: A Hollywood Journey
In 2002, Zellweger earned an Academy Award nomination for her lead actress performance in “Bridget Jones’s Diary.” Her career continued to flourish when she went on to win the best supporting actress Oscar for her role in “Cold Mountain” (2003) and, most recently, the lead actress award for her portrayal of Judy Garland in “Judy” (2019).
A New Beginning: Bridget Jones’s Journey Continues
The first film, “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” introduced us to the endearingly hapless Bridget Jones, a 30-something London news assistant who chronicles her life in a confessional diary as she grapples with love, career, and personal growth. The story continues 14 years later in “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” which picks up where Bridget left off after landing her dream man, Mark Darcy, played by Colin Firth in the films.
Directorial and Production Team: A Talented Collaboration
Michael Morris, the director of “To Leslie,” is set to helm the new movie. Fielding herself will serve as an executive producer on the project.
Anticipated Release: A Valentine’s Day Treat
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” is set to premiere in theaters internationally and on Peacock in the US on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2025. Fans of Bridget Jones can look forward to this heartwarming and hilarious continuation of their favorite character’s story.
