Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is an upcoming romantic comedy film directed by Michael Morris from a screenplay by Helen Fielding, Dan Mazer and Abi Morgan. The sequel to Bridget Jones's Baby (2016) and the fourth installment in the Bridget Jones film series, it is based on the 2013 novel by Fielding. Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth and Emma Thompson reprise their roles as Bridget Jones, Daniel Cleaver, Mark Darcy and Doctor Rawlings, respectively, from previous installments, with Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, Isla Fisher, Josette Simon, Nico Parker and Leila Farzad joining the cast.
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| Directed by | Michael Morris |
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| Based on | Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy by Helen Fielding |
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| Music by | Dustin O'Halloran |
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| Language | English |
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is scheduled to be released in the United States by Peacock on 13 February 2025, and internationally by Universal Pictures on 14 February 2025.
Cast
edit- 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's school
- Leo Woodall as Roxster, Bridget's sardonic and brazen new love interest
- Colin Firth as Mark Darcy, QC
- Jim Broadbent as Colin Jones, Bridget's father
- Gemma Jones as Pamela Jones, Bridget's mother
- Isla Fisher as Rebecca, Bridget's new neighbour
- Josette Simon
- Nico Parker as Chloe, Bridget's children's babysitter
- Leila Farzad as Nicolette
- Sarah Solemani as Miranda, Bridget's friend and Hard News's anchorwoman
- Sally Phillips as Sharon "Shazzer"
- Shirley Henderson as Jude
- James Callis as Tom
- Celia Imrie as Una Alconbury
Production
editIn 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,[2] with Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner and Jo Wallett producing under the Working Title Films banner.[3][4] Miramax will also co-finance the film.[5] In May, Isla Fisher, Josette Simon, Nico Parker, and Leila Farzad joined the cast of the film, with Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones, Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson, and James Callis reprising their roles from the previous films.[6] The film's first trailer revealed Colin Firth would be returning as a ghostly Mark Darcy.[7]
Principal photography began on May 10, 2024, at the Sky Studios Elstree in London.[8][9] Filming wrapped on August 8.[10]
Release
editThe film is scheduled to be released on February 13, 2025 on the streaming service Peacock and in cinemas in the rest of the world on February 14, 2025 by Universal Pictures.[11]
Marketing
editThe first trailer was released on November 12th, 2024.[12]
References
edit- ^ Hibbs, James (October 31, 2022). "Bridget Jones author confirms she's working on fourth movie". Radio Times. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 9, 2024). "Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant & Emma Thompson To Return For 'Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy'; Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall Also Set". Deadline. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 9, 2024). "Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant & Emma Thompson To Return For 'Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy'; Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall Also Set". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Boys (April 9, 2024). "Renée Zellweger Set to Return for New 'Bridget Jones' Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (April 9, 2024). "Renee Zellweger to Return for 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' With Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson". Variety. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 29, 2024). "Isla Fisher & Nico Parker Among New Additions To 'Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy' As 9 Are Set To Return". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ Rahman, Abid (November 12, 2024). "'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' Trailer Sees Renée Zellweger Seek Love After Tragedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (May 7, 2024). "Universal's Sky Studios Elstree Hosts 'Wicked,' 'Jurassic Park' Sequels in Expanding Overseas Production Footprint". Variety. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ Calnan, Ellie (May 10, 2024). "'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' begins filming in London". Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ El-Mahmoud, Sarah (August 8, 2024). "The New Bridget Jones Movie Has Wrapped, See The Studio's Celebratory Post". CinemaBlend. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ Rahman, Abid (November 12, 2024). "'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' Trailer Sees Renée Zellweger Seek Love After Tragedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ https://people.com/renee-zellweger-bridget-jones-mad-about-the-boy-trailer-8693318
