Summary:
- Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, and Colin Firth return in “Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy,” joined by a star-studded cast.
- Based on Helen Fielding’s novel, Bridget navigates life in her 50s; directed by Michael Morris, releasing Valentine’s Day 2025.
- Anticipated sequel promises laughter and heart, aiming to continue the franchise’s successful legacy with new talent.
Renée Zellweger will once again star as the endearing Bridget Jones, with Hugh Grant and Colin Firth reprising their iconic roles as love interests Daniel Cleaver and Mark Darcy, respectively. Fans will also be delighted to see the return of Bridget’s friends played by Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson, and James Callis. Bridget’s parents, played by Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent, will also be back for the new chapter. Rounding out the returning cast are Celia Imrie, Neil Pearson, and Joanna Scanlan.
The film welcomes a wave of new talent as well. Isla Fisher (Wedding Crashers), Josette Simon (Anatomy of a Scandal), Nico Parker (How to Train Your Dragon), Leila Farzad (I Hate Suzie), Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Leo Woodall will all be making their debuts in the Bridget Jones universe.
Based on Helen Fielding’s cherished novel “Mad About the Boy,” the film follows Bridget as she navigates her life in her early 50s, juggling motherhood and the ever-evolving challenges of modern relationships.
Michael Morris will be directing the film with a script penned by Fielding herself, alongside Abi Morgan and Dan Mazer. The film is slated for a Valentine’s Day release in 2025, hitting theaters internationally and streaming on Peacock in the U.S.
The previous Bridget Jones films, “Bridget Jones’s Diary” (2001), “Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason” (2004), and “Bridget Jones’s Baby” (2016), amassed a global box office total of over $760 million. With a winning combination of returning stars, fresh faces, and the heart of Helen Fielding’s original story, “Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy” is poised to continue the franchise’s legacy of laughter and love.
