Los Angeles, California – Fans of the beloved Bridget Jones series have exciting news to look forward to as a fourth film is set to begin production. The upcoming movie, titled Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, will see the return of familiar faces such as Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant, and Emma Thompson in their iconic roles. The anticipated film is scheduled for a US release on Valentine’s Day in 2025.
Based on the latest Bridget Jones novel, published in 2013, the story will pick up with Bridget in her 50s, now a mother of two children and widowed after the death of Mark Darcy. While details about the plot of the new movie remain scarce, author Helen Fielding has been confirmed as the scriptwriter for the project.
Renee Zellweger, a two-time Oscar winner, will reprise her role as the endearing Bridget Jones, while Hugh Grant will return as the charming Daniel Cleaver, a character fans have missed since the third film. Emma Thompson, who previously played Bridget’s obstetrician, will also make a comeback in the upcoming movie.
Joining the cast are actors Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall, with the latter rumored to play Bridget’s potential love interest as she navigates the world of dating in her later years. The absence of Mark Darcy in the new story was a deliberate choice by Fielding to keep Bridget’s character evolving and relatable to audiences.
Fielding previously shared her motivations for writing the latest installment of the series, revealing that she wanted to maintain the authenticity and humor of the original story without feeling constrained by expectations. The decision to bring back familiar faces and introduce new elements to the narrative hints at an exciting and fresh take on the beloved character of Bridget Jones.