November 12th 2024.
Fans of Bridget Jones have been eagerly waiting for the fourth installment of the franchise, and now we finally have a glimpse of what's to come. The trailer for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, based on the 2013 novel by Helen Fielding, shows a new stage in Bridget's life as she's "reimagined" for audiences in 2025.
In this new film, Bridget is now in her 50s and has tragically become a widow with two small children after the death of her beloved Mark Darcy. Director Michael Morris explains that this is not a remake of Bridget Jones, but rather a portrayal of her in the present, in a different place in terms of her relationships, family, job, and home.
We last saw Bridget in the 2016 film Bridget Jones's Baby, after she first captured our hearts in the original film in 2001 and its sequel, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, in 2004. The trailer begins with a nostalgic glimpse into Bridget's past with Mark, before revealing that he is now just a memory. Both Colin Firth as Mark Darcy and Hugh Grant as Daniel Cleaver make appearances in the new movie, with Daniel returning from the dead to describe Bridget as a "very naughty nun" in his own unique way of encouraging her to get back out there.
The film also sees the return of Bridget's friends, played by Sally Phillips, James Callis, and Sarah Solemani. However, for Bridget, the dating scene looks more like Tinder, which she is not convinced by. She also finds herself caught between two new love interests, her children's teacher Mr. Wallaker and a 29-year-old toyboy named Roxster.
The trailer also shows glimpses of Dame Emma Thompson reprising her role as Bridget's doctor, and Jim Broadbent as her father. Celie Imrie and Gemma Jones are also confirmed to reprise their roles. The trailer is set to the tune of Natasha Bedingfield's "These Words" and ends with a hilarious moment involving Daniel and Bridget's son, who he calls "miniature Darcy."
At a trailer launch event, Morris emphasized that this is not a remake of Bridget Jones, but rather a reimagining of her in the present. He wanted to show a different version of Bridget, one that we haven't seen before. He also wanted to explore how Bridget deals with grief and moving on with her signature verve and joyfulness.
Morris also praised the cast, calling it a "who's who of British film." He also acknowledged the significance of the previous casting of Firth and Grant, and the importance of casting in the Bridget Jones franchise.
He also wanted to make a "comedy of grief" that celebrates life and the joyfulness that Bridget brings, while also acknowledging the hard parts. Morris hopes that viewers will see a new side of Bridget in this film and that it will be a "real life rom-com."
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is set to release in UK cinemas on February 14, 2025. So mark your calendars and get ready for another hilarious and heartwarming adventure with our favorite singleton.
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