Bridget Jones 4:All About the Romantic Franchise's Next Installment

Mar. 15, 2025

Colin Firth and Renee Zellweger in ‘Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason’.Photo:Laurie Sparham/Universal/Studio Canal/Miramax/Kobal/Shutterstock

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After eight years, Bridget Jones and Daniel Cleaver are reuniting.

Renee ZellwegerandHugh Grantare set to star inBridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,coming to streaming in 2025.

“I love being in her shoes,“Zellweger said on Sirium XM’sThe Jess Cagle Showin 2022, when asked if she’d ever return for fourth turn as Bridget Jones. “I mean, it makes me giggle, you know, every day on set the choices that we get to make about just how awkward we can make her circumstances. It’s just so much fun.”

The film is the fourth in theBridget Jonesfranchise, which are all based on Helen Fielding’s books and newspaper column about the lovably flawed and very human Jones navigating love and life.

Although he wasn’t in the third film, Grant is back for the fourth installment of the franchise, although he had previouslysworn off doing more rom-coms.

From who’s returning and who’s joining the cast to the film’s release date, here’s everything to know aboutBridget Jones 4.

When willBridget Jones 4be released?

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On Apr. 9, 2024,Deadlinereportedthat Universal Pictures and Working Title’sBridget Jones: Mad About the Boywas in the works. Though it is slated for an international theatrical release, in the U.S., the movie will begin streaming on Peacock on Feb. 13, 2025.

Who is in theBridget Jones 4cast?

Hugh Grant attends the “Dungeons And Dragons” Premiere on March 20, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. ; Renee Zellweger at ‘The Thing About Pam’ screening and panel discussion. ; Emma Thompson attends the “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” Premiere on June 09, 2022 in London, England.Gerald Matzka/Getty ; Cindy Ord/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty ; Dave J Hogan/Getty

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Zellweger will return as Bridget Jones, Grant will return as Daniel Cleaver andEmma Thompsonwill return as Dr. Rawlings. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, the cast also includes several newcomers to the franchise:Chiwetel Ejioforfrom12 Years a Slave;Leo WoodallfromThe White Lotus;Wedding Crashers’Isla Fisher; Josette Simon; Nico Parker and Leila Farzad.

James Callis, Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips and Shirley Henderson will reprise their roles as Bridget’s friends. Meanwhile, Gemma Jones andHarry Potter’s Jim Broadbent will return as Bridget’s mother and father.

What isBridget Jones 4about?

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In this installment of the franchise, Jones is a single mother of two, grappling with the death of her husband Mark Darcy and deciding whether to reenter the dating world.

The film is based on Fielding’s 2013 novel of the same name. In 2022, the author revealed that she wasworking on a script adaptationof the book. “Yes I’m working on it and I really hope it will happen,” Fielding told theRadio Times. “Every film that gets made is a miracle – it’s really difficult to make films happen and to make them good. But I’d love to see it on the screen.”

Thefirst trailer for the upcoming moviewas released in November 2024 and shows Zellweger’s character jumping back into the dating pool and finding herself caught between a younger man (Woodall) and her son’s science teacher (Ejiofor).

Where can I watchBridget Jones 4?

The film is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Peacock on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.

Who is directingBridget Jones 4?

Michael Morris attends the 2023 KODAK Film Awards on February 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Jerod Harris/Getty

Jerod Harris/Getty

Director and producer Michael Morris is directing this upcoming film. He has directed films like 2022’sTo Leslieand episodes of shows likeBetter Call Saul,13 Reasons Why,Locke & KeyandBillions.

Where isBridget Jones 4being filmed?

Production began in May 2024, andas with the previous filmsin the franchise, took place in London.Zellweger temporarily relocated to the UKwith her longtime boyfriendAnt Antsteadfor filming, a source told PEOPLE in April 2024.

Which cast members are returning forBridget Jones 4?

Zellweger, Grant and Thompson are all reprising their roles from previous Bridget Jones movies. Zellweger, in particular, has beenmanifesting this fourth film for years.“I love this character,”she said onThe Talkin 2019. “So, I mean, if they call me, I’ll go running.” She echoed those sentiments in the 2020 Hollywood Issue ofVanity Fair.

“Man, I’d love the experience of revisiting her. I love her,” she said. “I just think she’s so much fun. She’s the best.”

In 2018, Grant spoke to Jess Cagle, then-PEOPLE editor-in-chief, forThe Jess Cagle Interviewand shared hishis affection for two of his costarsin the upcoming film.

“Renée loves me and I love Renée,” he said. “Well, I mean she’s in the same category as Emma Thompson, in terms of lunacy, but an amazing actress of course, and very generous.” Grant also went on to praise Thompson as “a genius” but adding that she is “not remotely sane. She’s nuttier and nuttier as the years go.”

Which new cast members are joiningBridget Jones 4?

Chiwetel Ejiofor attends the “Rob Peace” Premiere during the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2024 in Park City, Utah. ; Leo Woodall attends the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on February 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Dia Dipasupil/Getty ; Frazer Harrison/Getty

Dia Dipasupil/Getty ; Frazer Harrison/Getty

Woodallmade a big splash in season 2 ofThe White Lotus,and is set to appear in this film. Ejiofor, who along with his Oscar-nominated role in12 Years a Slave, has starred withAnne Hathaway in 2021’sLocked Downand directedThe Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,will also join the franchise.

Why isn’t Colin Firth returning toBridget Jones 4?

Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth in ‘Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason’.Jason Bell/Universal/Studio Canal/Miramax/Kobal/Shutterstock

Jason Bell/Universal/Studio Canal/Miramax/Kobal/Shutterstock

In Helen Fielding’s book of the same name, Mark Darcy has died — so Firth likely won’t be returning for this film. However, it’s possible he could make an appearance in flashback scenes. No details have been released as yet about the actor’s involvement.

What has Renee Zellweger said about transforming into Bridget Jones?

Renee Zellweger in ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’.AJ Pics / Alamy

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Zellweger gained weight to play the character of Bridget Jones in the first three movies, which becamea widely discussed topic, but the actordoesn’t understand the preoccupationwith her body changing.

When Zellweger was promotingher miniseriesThe Thing About Pamin 2022, she spoke to PEOPLE about the power of physical transformation for a role. “It’s just another tool really, isn’t it, to have the presentation match the narrative,” she said. “I enjoy it because it makes it easier to transcend when you’re telling the story on the day. I love it because it feels like a safe space to hide.”

source: people.com