Get ready for a heartwarming reunion! Hugh Grant has showered praise upon the upcoming fourth installment of the beloved ‘Bridget Jones’ series, ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,’ set to grace US theaters in February 2025. After skipping the third film, ‘Bridget Jones’s Baby,’ Grant is making a triumphant comeback for this latest chapter, and he’s clearly thrilled about it.
In an interview with ‘Extra,’ Grant revealed his enthusiastic take on the film, stating that the script is ‘brilliant’ and the story itself is ‘very moving, but also fun.’ The series, based on Helen Fielding’s popular novels inspired by Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ has captivated audiences since the first film premiered in 2001.
The first installment, ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary,’ chronicled the comical year in the life of the titular character, Bridget (played by Renée Zellweger), as she navigated the turbulent waters of romance between the aloof but alluring lawyer Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) and the charming but playful boss Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant). The sequel, ‘Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason,’ saw Bridget’s relationship with Mark take center stage, while the third film, ‘Bridget Jones’s Baby,’ focused on Bridget’s journey as a single mother.
Grant, known for his dry wit, shed light on the story’s emotional core in a previous interview with ‘People’ in April. He explained that the film draws inspiration from Fielding’s personal experiences as a single mother of two after the loss of her husband, saying, ‘It’s partly based on Helen Fielding’s experience, bringing up two kids on her own after losing her husband. Bridget’s got two kids, and she’s wondering whether to get a boyfriend.’
‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ promises a delightful blend of humor, romance, and heartwarming moments as the beloved characters return for another chapter in their lives. The film, directed by Michael Morris, is based on Fielding’s 2014 novel of the same name. Alongside Zellweger and Grant, the film features a stellar cast including Emma Thompson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Isla Fisher. Get ready to laugh, cry, and fall in love all over again when ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ graces the big screen in 2025!
