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Bridget Jones Returns: Fourth Film to Begin Filming in London

Renée Zellweger to reprise her role in 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,' exploring life as a single mom in the modern dating world.

  • A fourth Bridget Jones film, based on Helen Fielding's 2013 novel 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,' is set to begin filming in London this May.
  • Renée Zellweger will reprise her role as Bridget Jones, with Colin Firth and Hugh Grant expected to return in some capacity.
  • The new movie will explore Bridget's life as a single mom in her fifties, navigating the modern dating scene, including dating apps.
  • Fielding's novel introduces a new love interest, Mr. Wallaker, a teacher at her son's school, inspired by real-life teacher Andrew Walliker and actor Daniel Craig.
  • Rumors suggest Keir Starmer may have been an inspiration for the character of Mark Darcy, Bridget's great love in the series.
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