The latest installment of Bridget Jones, titled Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, is set to make its big debut in theaters on February 14, 2025, coinciding with Valentine’s Day. This highly anticipated film, directed by Michael Morris and based on Helen Fielding’s globally acclaimed bestseller, sees the charming Renée Zellweger reprise her beloved role as Bridget.
In a recent interview with News18 Showsha, Renée Zellweger reflected on the emotional significance of returning to the franchise, describing the cast as her true friends. She expressed, “It’s funny, I can chronicle my own decades and life experiences around making these films together with the extended Bridget family of true friends.” The acclaimed actress further elaborated on the reunion, saying, “It’s always very emotional when we get back together again, and more so when we leave.”
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy unfolds Bridget’s transformative journey, marked by unexpected challenges and profound loss. Set four years after her husband’s tragic death during a humanitarian mission in Sudan, Bridget juggles single motherhood, raising her two young children, Billy and Mabel, while managing the demands of work and the pressure of keeping up with seemingly perfect school mothers. In the midst of this chaos, Bridget leans on her loyal friends and finds surprising support from the reappearance of Hugh Grant’s Daniel Cleaver.
This reunion with Daniel, which evolves from a tumultuous romance to an unconventional yet genuine friendship, brings warmth and humor to Bridget’s journey. Despite their history filled with mischief and heartbreak, an undeniable spark still lingers, prompting Bridget to cautiously explore the possibilities of love once more.
Joining the cast is Leo Woodall as Roxster, a handsome park ranger who adds an exciting new dimension to Bridget’s life. As Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy emerges, it tells a poignant story of resilience, companionship, and the extraordinary courage required to embrace love and second chances, all delivered with Bridget’s signature humor, vulnerability, and irresistible charm.
