Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy: All we know about release date, cast, trailer, where to watch and plot

Renee Zellweger is set to return as Bridget Jones in the fourth and final film of the popular rom-com franchise. Titled Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, the movie will premiere on Peacock on February 13.

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is adapted from the third novel in Helen Fielding’s Bridget Jones series. This installment shows Bridget in a new phase of her life, balancing motherhood, career and romantic interests. Set years after the events of the previous film, it portrays Bridget as a widowed mother of two young children. She faces the challenges of single parenting with help from her friends and even an old flame, Daniel Cleaver.

Cast

The film features many of the original cast members, including Hugh Grant as Daniel Cleaver and Emma Thompson as Dr. Rawlings. Other familiar faces such as Jim Broadbent, Sarah Solemani and Sally Phillips also return. Newcomers to the series include Leo Woodall, Isla Fisher and Chiwetel Ejiofor, who join the ensemble to bring fresh dynamics to Bridget's life.


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Plot

The plot follows Bridget as she rebuilds her life four years after her husband, Mark, was killed on a humanitarian mission. As a single mother, she raises her son Billy and daughter Mabel, leaning on support from her friends and family. Pressured to start dating again, Bridget explores modern relationships and dating apps. She soon meets a younger man who reignites her interest in romance. At the same time, she faces judgment from her son’s school community and tries to balance her career and personal responsibilities.

Mad About the Boy is directed by Michael Morris and written by Fielding, Dan Mazer, and Abi Morgan, produced under Working Title Films. StudioCanal and Miramax are co-financing the project, with StudioCanal distributing it in selected territories.

Trailer

Here is the trailer.

FAQs

When is Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy releasing?
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy will be available on Peacock on February 13, 2024.

Who are the new cast members joining this installment?
New cast members include Leo Woodall, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Isla Fisher, alongside returning stars like Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson.