Renée Zellwegerknown for her role as Bridget Jones in the successful saga ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’will return for the fourth film in the romantic comedy produced by Universal Pictures and Working Title.
‘Bridget Jones: Boy Crazy‘ (Bridget Jones – Mad about the boy) opens in national cinemas on February 13, 2025.
In addition to Zellweger, Hugh Grant (‘Wonka’) It is Emma Thompson (‘Good Luck, Big Leo’) are also confirmed to return. Among the new cast members are Chiwetel Ejiofor (’12 Years a Slave’)) It is Leo Woodall (‘The White Lotus’).
Colin Firth does not return.
The new film will be based on the third book in the series. Helen Fielding, “Bridget Jones: Crazy About the Boy”which follows Bridget in her early fifties, facing the challenges of modern life and juggling the responsibilities of motherhood.
Tim Bevan It is Eric Fellnerproducers of all the films in the saga, are back to take over production, this time alongside Jo Wallett, known for her work in ‘Catarina, the Girl Called Little Bird’.
Based on the beloved novels by Helen Fieldingthe film ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ raised US$282 million with the film released in 2001, which also earned Renée Zellweger an indication to the Oscar for Best Actress. The sequel released in 2004, ‘Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason’won US$265.1 million at the box office, while ‘Bridget Jones’ Baby’launched in 2016, raised US$212 million.
