Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is an upcoming romantic comedy film directed by Michael Morris from a script by Helen Fielding, Abi Morgan and Dan Mazer, based on Fielding's 2013 book of the same name. The film serves as the fourth installment in the Bridget Jones film series and a sequel to Bridget Jones's Baby (2016). Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, and Emma Thompson reprise their roles as Bridget Jones, Daniel Cleaver, and Doctor Rawlings respectively from previous installments, with Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall joining the cast.
The film is scheduled to be released on February 14, 2025 on the streaming service Peacock and theatrically elsewhere, by Universal Pictures.
Premise[]
The story follows Bridget Jones as she navigates life as a 51-year-old single mother and widow. Exploring themes of love, family, and the challenges of modern life, including the humorous pitfalls of social media and dating.
Cast[]
- Renée Zellweger as Bridget Jones
- Hugh Grant as Daniel Cleaver
- Emma Thompson as Doctor Rawlings
- Chiwetel Ejiofor as Mr. Wallaker, a teacher at Bridget's children school.
- Leo Woodall as Roxster, a sexy young man in his 30s who has a sardonic and brazen personality and Bridget's love interest.
Production[]
In October 2022, Helen Fielding responded to reports about a fourth film in the Bridget Jones film series, telling the Radio Times that a sequel to Bridget Jones's Baby was in the works.[1]
In April 2024, a fourth film in the Bridget Jones film series based on the third book in the Bridget Jones series, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, was confirmed. Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson were confirmed to be reprising their roles from previous installments, with Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall joining the cast. Michael Morris will direct the film from a script by Fielding with further contributions from Abi Morgan and Dan Mazer, with Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner and Jo Wallett producing under the Working Title Films banner.[2][3] Miramax will also co-finance the film.[4]
Filming[]
Principal photography began on May 10, 2024, at the Sky Studios Elstree in London.[5][6]
Release[]
The film is scheduled to be released on February 14, 2025, by Universal Pictures. The film will stream on Universal's streaming service Peacock in the United States and receive a theatrical release elsewhere.[2]
References[]
- ↑ Hibbs, James (31 October 2022). "Bridget Jones author confirms she's working on fourth movie"..
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Grobar, Matt (9 April 2024). "Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant & Emma Thompson To Return For ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy’; Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall Also Set". Deadline Hollywood.
- ↑ Kit, Boys (9 April 2024). "Renée Zellweger Set to Return for New ‘Bridget Jones’ Movie". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Stephan, Katcy (9 April 2024). "Renee Zellweger to Return for ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ With Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson". Variety.
- ↑ Ritman, Alex (May 7, 2024). "Universal’s Sky Studios Elstree Hosts ‘Wicked,’ ‘Jurassic Park’ Sequels in Expanding Overseas Production Footprint". Variety.
- ↑ Calnan, Ellie (May 10, 2024). "'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' begins filming in London". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook.
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