Los Angeles, California – Renée Zellweger is set to reprise her iconic role as Bridget Jones in the upcoming fourth installment of the popular film franchise. The two-time Oscar winner will star in “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” based on author Helen Fielding’s best-selling novel of the same name.
Joining Zellweger in the film is Hugh Grant, who returns to the franchise after not appearing in the third installment. Emma Thompson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Leo Woodall are also set to join the cast, bringing a mix of familiar and fresh faces to the beloved series.
Zellweger’s portrayal of Bridget Jones garnered her critical acclaim and award nominations, including an Oscar win for her performance in the film “Cold Mountain.” The actress’s return to the role is highly anticipated by fans who have followed Jones’s journey through love, career, and life’s ups and downs.
Fielding’s novel “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” picks up 14 years after the events of the previous films, offering a new chapter in Jones’s life as she navigates the complexities of relationships and personal growth. With director Michael Morris at the helm and Fielding as an executive producer, the film is poised to bring fresh perspective to the beloved character.
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” is scheduled for release in theaters internationally and on Peacock in the US on February 14, 2025. The anticipation for the film continues to grow as fans eagerly await the next chapter in Bridget Jones’s journey of self-discovery and romance.