Hugh Grant has revealed that his co-star Colin Firth will not be returning for the fourth installment of the ‘Bridget Jones’ franchise. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Grant confirmed that the beloved character of Mark Darcy has been killed off in the book upon which the film is based, leaving Bridget a grieving widow. Grant expressed his sadness over Firth’s absence and described the script as ‘very sad’ while also praising it as ‘very funny.’ Fans had speculated about Firth’s involvement since the book’s release in 2013, and Grant’s confirmation has confirmed their fears.