Renée Zellweger returns in 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy'

Renée Zellweger reprises her role as Bridget Jones, who, this time, must come to terms with Mark Darcy's death and find love anew. The film is scheduled to premiere on February 13, 2025, on the Peacock platform. In Europe, it will be released in theaters.

The first trailer for "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy" has just been released online. In this installment, Bridget faces the challenging experience of losing Mark Darcy (Colin Firth). The trailer reveals that Jones has become a widow with two growing children.

Two potential partners appear on the horizon. The first is Mr. Wallaker (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a teacher at her children's school, who seems to be an ideal candidate. The second is the young and unpredictable Roxster (Leo Woodall), who attracts Bridget's attention with his energy, despite a significant age difference.

The film will feature many familiar faces from previous installments. Hugh Grant returns as the charismatic Daniel Cleaver, Jim Broadbent as Bridget's father, Gemma Jones as her mother, Emma Thompson as Dr. Rawlings, along with Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, James Callis, and Shirley Henderson in the roles of Bridget's friends.

New actors joining the cast include Leila Farzad, Isla Fisher, Josette Simon, and Nico Parker. The film is directed by Michael Morris, known for his work on the series "Better Call Saul" and "13 Reasons Why." The screenplay is based on the novel by Helen Fielding, who collaborated on it with Abi Morgan and Dan Mazer.

"Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy" will premiere directly on the Peacock platform in the United States on February 13, 2025, just before Valentine's Day.