The highly anticipated fourth installment of the Bridget Jones franchise, titled Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, is set to hit theaters on Valentine’s Day 2024. Renée Zellweger will reprise her role as Bridget Jones, alongside other returning cast members Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant. New faces joining the film include Leo Woodall, Chiwetel Eijofor, Isla Fisher, Josette Simon, Nico Parker, and Leila Farzad.
Returning Cast Members
In addition to the main stars, nine previous cast members have signed on to reprise their roles in Bridget Jones 4. Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson, and James Callis will return as Bridget’s friends. Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent will reprise their roles as Bridget’s parents, while Celia Imrie, Neil Pearson, and Joanna Scanlan will also make a comeback.
Before the upcoming fourth film, there have been three previous Bridget Jones movies featuring Renée Zellweger in the lead role. The films are based on the books by Helen Fielding and a column she wrote under the character’s pen name for The Independent.
Plot of Bridget Jones 4
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is based on the third book in Helen Fielding’s series. The story follows Bridget in her early fifties as she navigates modern life while juggling motherhood. The film promises to bring a fresh perspective on the beloved character’s life and challenges.
Production Details
Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Miramax, and Working Title Films have collaborated on the production of Bridget Jones 4. The project is being produced by Working Title Films’ Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, and Jo Wallett, with executive producers Amelia Granger and Sara-Jane Write. Helen Fielding, the creator of Bridget Jones, is also serving as an executive producer on the film.
The script for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy was written by Helen Fielding, with contributions from Abi Morgan and Dan Mazer. Miramax has co-financed the project, showing a strong commitment to bringing this new chapter of Bridget Jones to life on the big screen. Universal Pictures’ Erik Baiers and Jacqueline Garell will oversee the film’s production, ensuring that it stays true to the beloved character and her story.
Overall, the upcoming Bridget Jones film promises to be an exciting new chapter in the beloved franchise. With a mix of returning favorites and fresh faces, the movie is set to captivate audiences once again with Bridget’s relatable and humorous take on life. Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches, and get ready to fall in love with Bridget Jones all over again.