The excitement surrounding the fourth installment of the beloved Bridget Jones franchise has been steadily growing in recent months. Fans have been eagerly awaiting any updates on the upcoming film, and now they have been treated to a sneak peek with the unveiling of the first poster for “Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy.” Renée Zellweger once again takes center stage in the classic image, posing with her diary and pen, with the tagline “New decade, New diary.”
The highly-anticipated sequel is set to hit cinemas on Valentine’s Day next year, much to the delight of fans who have been eagerly waiting for the next chapter in Bridget’s story. The film production company Working Title shared the poster on social media with the caption: “Bridget Jones is back and ready for the next chapter.”
The poster reveal comes as the cast continues to film around London, adding to the excitement surrounding the upcoming release. “Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy” is based on the book of the same name by Helen Fielding, following Bridget as she navigates motherhood alone after the tragic death of her husband, Mark, played by Colin Firth in previous films.
In the latest installment, Bridget finds herself in a whirlwind romance with a hunky toyboy named Rockstar, played by Leo Woodall. The pair meets on social media, adding a modern twist to Bridget’s love life. Additionally, Bridget explores a romantic connection with her son’s PE teacher, Mr. Walker, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, while also rekindling her on-off relationship with Hugh Grant’s character, Daniel.
Fans of the franchise have been buzzing with excitement over the poster reveal, expressing their anticipation for the film’s release. Many took to social media to share their excitement, with comments like: “I’m too excited for this,” “Can’t wait,” and “Looking forward to the Firthweger, even if it’s not much.” Radio Times even dubbed the film as the “perfect Valentine’s Day watch,” adding to the anticipation surrounding its release.
Despite Mark’s character being killed off in the previous films, fans were thrilled to hear that Colin Firth would still be making an appearance in the upcoming sequel. In exclusive photographs from the set, Renée Zellweger is seen interacting lovingly with the actor, hinting at a surprise return for Mark in the film. The news came as a relief to fans who feared that Colin’s character would be absent from the fourth installment.
In the book series, Mark tragically dies while working abroad as a human rights lawyer, leaving Bridget a widow. The film adaptation is set to explore Bridget’s journey as she navigates life as a single mother, with new romantic interests and familiar faces making appearances along the way. Fans will have to wait and see whether Mark’s return will be a dream sequence or a significant part of the plot.
Overall, the unveiling of the poster for “Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy” has only added to the excitement surrounding the highly-anticipated fourth installment of the franchise. With the release date set for Valentine’s Day next year, fans can look forward to another heartwarming and humorous chapter in Bridget’s story.