She’s still perfect, just as she is.Renée ZellwegerandHugh Grantwere recently spotted filming scenes for themuch-anticipated fourth installment of theBridget Jonesseries,Mad About the Boy.The heartwarming photo, taken on July 4th in Hampstead, London, captures Grant in a dashing blue suit, driving a red vintage Mercedes sports car, as he kisses Zellweger on the cheek, cradling her head gently.
Mad About the Boywill follow Bridget as she navigates the challenges of single parenthoodafter the tragic death of her husband, Mark Darcy, played byColin Firthin the previous films. The upcoming film, directed byMichael Morris, is based on Helen Fielding’s 2013 novel,Mad About the Boy.This latest chapter in Bridget’s story picks up whereBridget Jones’s Babyleft off in 2016.Fans were left in suspense at the start of the third movie when Daniel Cleaver (Grant) was presumed dead after a plane crash, with his funeral kicking things off. However, a twist at the film’s end revealed he had been found alive, setting the stage for his return in the new movie.
In an interview with ET, Hugh Grant expressed his excitement about the film’s script, praising it as the best in the series and one of the best he has read in a long time. “It’s based on trying to bring up two children alone, and then [it’s] all mixed up in the Bridget Jones [style] comedy, so it’s very sad, as well as very funny,” Grant said. “It has me in tears.”
It also marks Grant’s first appearance as Daniel Cleaver in 20 years, followingBridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, which was released back in 2004. Joining Zellweger and Grant areEmma Thompson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, andLeo Woodall,while in May, the rest of the cast was bulked outwith the addition ofIsla Fisher,Nico Parker, Josette Simon,andLeila Farzad. Sarah Solemani,Sally Phillips,Shirley Henderson,andJames Callisalso return as Bridget’s best friends, whileGemma JonesandJim Broadbentwill also return as Bridget’s parents.
Mark your calendars for July 30, 2025.Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boywill make its debut in movie theaters and on Peacock, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates and exclusive content as we count down to the release ofBridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. Check out the set images on ET.
Bridget Jones’s Diary
Bridget, a single woman in her thirties, embarks on a mission to overhaul her life by keeping a diary, where she records her resolutions, romantic entanglements, and professional aspirations. Her love life becomes a rollercoaster as she juggles the attentions of her charming but roguish boss and a seemingly cold but earnest family friend. Amidst comedic blunders and poignant reflections, Bridget’s journey highlights themes of self-discovery and genuine love. The film offers a witty and heartwarming portrayal of personal growth and the complexities of relationships in the contemporary world.
Stream on Max
