“Wedding Crashers” star Isla Fisher, Nico Parker (“How To Train Your Dragon”), Josette Simon (“Anatomy of a Scandal”) and Leila Farzad (“Black Mirror: Joan is Awful”) have joined the cast of “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” which premieres on Valentine’s Day next year in theaters internationally and on Peacock in the U.S.
Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent return to play Bridget’s mom and dad. Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson and James Callis will return to reprise their roles as Bridget’s friends. Neil Pearson, Joanna Scanlan and Celia Imrie also return for this latest installment in the “Bridget Jones” series. They join stars Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson as well as newcomers Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall.
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” is based on the third “Bridget Jones” novel by Helen Fielding and will be the fourth movie in the franchise.
Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent return to play Bridget’s mom and dad. Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson and James Callis will return to reprise their roles as Bridget’s friends. Neil Pearson, Joanna Scanlan and Celia Imrie also return for this latest installment in the “Bridget Jones” series. They join stars Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson as well as newcomers Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall.
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” is based on the third “Bridget Jones” novel by Helen Fielding and will be the fourth movie in the franchise.
- 5/29/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
Universal Pictures and Working Title have announced new and returning cast members for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, the fourth installment of the British-based romantic film comedy series.
Joining the cast are Isla Fisher, Josette Simon, Nico Parker and Leila Farzad. Already announced to return is Renée Zellweger to reprise her role as the lovable but flailing-at-life Jones, and Hugh Grant as rascal Daniel Cleaver. Emma Thompson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Leo Woodall were also earlier announced for the film.
In the latest casting news, Universal and Working Title announced Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson and James Callis will reprise their roles as Bridget’s friends, alongside Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent, who return as Bridget’s mother and father.
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, also from StudioCanal and Miramax, will additionally see Celia Imrie, Neil Pearson and Joanna Scanlan in returning roles. The film will hit cinemas...
Joining the cast are Isla Fisher, Josette Simon, Nico Parker and Leila Farzad. Already announced to return is Renée Zellweger to reprise her role as the lovable but flailing-at-life Jones, and Hugh Grant as rascal Daniel Cleaver. Emma Thompson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Leo Woodall were also earlier announced for the film.
In the latest casting news, Universal and Working Title announced Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson and James Callis will reprise their roles as Bridget’s friends, alongside Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent, who return as Bridget’s mother and father.
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, also from StudioCanal and Miramax, will additionally see Celia Imrie, Neil Pearson and Joanna Scanlan in returning roles. The film will hit cinemas...
- 5/29/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Renée Zellweger is set to reprise her iconic role in the Helen Fielding adaptation ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’.
Also returning to the haphazard world of our beloved Bridget are British actors Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson. Franchise newbies will include Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall.
In the forthcoming film, Hugh Grant is set to reprise his role as Daniel Cleaver. This marks the actor’s return to the film series after his character was presumed dead in the previous instalment, ‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’, only to be later revealed as alive. Fans of the franchise are eagerly anticipating Grant’s return to the screen and the new twists and turns that his character’s reappearance is sure to bring.
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Michael Morris will take the helm on the project. Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, and Jo Wallett will produce through Working Title Films,...
Also returning to the haphazard world of our beloved Bridget are British actors Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson. Franchise newbies will include Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall.
In the forthcoming film, Hugh Grant is set to reprise his role as Daniel Cleaver. This marks the actor’s return to the film series after his character was presumed dead in the previous instalment, ‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’, only to be later revealed as alive. Fans of the franchise are eagerly anticipating Grant’s return to the screen and the new twists and turns that his character’s reappearance is sure to bring.
Also in news – Olivia Wilde set to direct comic book adaptation ‘Avengelyne’
Michael Morris will take the helm on the project. Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, and Jo Wallett will produce through Working Title Films,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson will reprise their roles in Universal/Working Title’s upcoming Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, the fourth instalment in the franchise.
Jones is back in the lead as the hapless romantic adored by fans since the first film came out in 2001, while Grant plays the manipulative Daniel Cleaver. Thompson appeared in 2016’s Bridget Jones’s Baby.
Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall are joining the cast. The story is based on series author Helen Fielding’s third novel and finds Jones as a mother in her early fifties.
Michael Morris, who directed Andrea Riseborough drama To Leslie,...
Jones is back in the lead as the hapless romantic adored by fans since the first film came out in 2001, while Grant plays the manipulative Daniel Cleaver. Thompson appeared in 2016’s Bridget Jones’s Baby.
Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall are joining the cast. The story is based on series author Helen Fielding’s third novel and finds Jones as a mother in her early fifties.
Michael Morris, who directed Andrea Riseborough drama To Leslie,...
- 4/9/2024
- ScreenDaily
Two-time Oscar winner Renée Zellweger is set to return to one of her most beloved roles in Universal Pictures’ and Working Title’s “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” an adaptation of Helen Fielding’s best-selling novel.
Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson are confirmed to return alongside franchise newcomers Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall.
The film will be directed by Michael Morris. The three “Bridget Jones” films have been massively successful, bringing in more than $760 million at the worldwide box office.
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” will debut in cinemas internationally and on Peacock in the U.S. on Valentine’s Day 2025.
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, and Jo Wallett will produce through Working Title Films, and Amelia Granger and Sarah-Jane Wright will executive produce for Working Title Films. Helen Fielding will also executive produce the project. Miramax is co-financing.
Senior executive VP of production development Erik Baiers and creative...
Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson are confirmed to return alongside franchise newcomers Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall.
The film will be directed by Michael Morris. The three “Bridget Jones” films have been massively successful, bringing in more than $760 million at the worldwide box office.
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” will debut in cinemas internationally and on Peacock in the U.S. on Valentine’s Day 2025.
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, and Jo Wallett will produce through Working Title Films, and Amelia Granger and Sarah-Jane Wright will executive produce for Working Title Films. Helen Fielding will also executive produce the project. Miramax is co-financing.
Senior executive VP of production development Erik Baiers and creative...
- 4/9/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Renée Zellweger (Judy) has closed a deal to reprise the role that brought her her first Oscar nomination in Universal Pictures and Working Title’s Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Deadline has learned.
Others set to return in the film, from director Michael Morris (To Leslie), include Hugh Grant (Wonka) and Emma Thompson. Newcomers to the cast will include Chiwetel Ejiofor (Rob Peace) and Leo Woodall (The White Lotus).
Based on the beloved novels from Helen Fielding, and a previous column she wrote as the title character for The Independent, the rom-com franchise Bridget Jones centers on Zellweger’s endearing yet perpetually single character of the same name, examining her relationships with the dashing Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), and the roguish Daniel Cleaver (Grant), among others. The original film adaptation, Bridget Jones’s Diary, was released in 2001, with follow-ups Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason...
Others set to return in the film, from director Michael Morris (To Leslie), include Hugh Grant (Wonka) and Emma Thompson. Newcomers to the cast will include Chiwetel Ejiofor (Rob Peace) and Leo Woodall (The White Lotus).
Based on the beloved novels from Helen Fielding, and a previous column she wrote as the title character for The Independent, the rom-com franchise Bridget Jones centers on Zellweger’s endearing yet perpetually single character of the same name, examining her relationships with the dashing Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), and the roguish Daniel Cleaver (Grant), among others. The original film adaptation, Bridget Jones’s Diary, was released in 2001, with follow-ups Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason...
- 4/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Bridget Jones is heading back to the screen.
After months of quiet chess pieces moves, Universal Pictures and Working Title have finally put in place the talent for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, the fourth installment of the British-based romantic film comedy series.
Renée Zellweger is set to return as the lovable but flailing at life Jones as is Hugh Grant as rapscallion Daniel Cleaver. Emma Thompson, who appeared in the 2016 entry, Bridget Jones’s Baby, is back as well while newcomers include Chiwetel Ejiofor and up-and-comer Leo Woodall, best known for his work in White Lotus season 2.
Michael Morris, who helmed the Andrea Riseborough drama To Leslie, will be sitting in the director’s chair when cameras roll for the feature, which adapts the best-selling 2013 novel by Jones creator Helen Fielding. Fielding also wrote the script.
Readers and audiences have seen Jones have love triangles, find romance and even have a baby,...
After months of quiet chess pieces moves, Universal Pictures and Working Title have finally put in place the talent for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, the fourth installment of the British-based romantic film comedy series.
Renée Zellweger is set to return as the lovable but flailing at life Jones as is Hugh Grant as rapscallion Daniel Cleaver. Emma Thompson, who appeared in the 2016 entry, Bridget Jones’s Baby, is back as well while newcomers include Chiwetel Ejiofor and up-and-comer Leo Woodall, best known for his work in White Lotus season 2.
Michael Morris, who helmed the Andrea Riseborough drama To Leslie, will be sitting in the director’s chair when cameras roll for the feature, which adapts the best-selling 2013 novel by Jones creator Helen Fielding. Fielding also wrote the script.
Readers and audiences have seen Jones have love triangles, find romance and even have a baby,...
- 4/9/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A new ScreenSkills exhibition and distribution group has also formed, featuring UK Cinema Association’s Phil Clapp and Film Export UK’s Charlie Bloye.
UK training body ScreenSkills has unveiled the 11 new members of its Film Skills Council, including Neon Films’ Nicky Bentham and Working Title Films’ head of production Sarah-Jane Wright.
They are joined by producers Ameenah Ayub Allen; Ciara Barry and Rosie Crerar of barry crerar; Jennifer Monks of The Fold; Chris Patterson of Causeway Pictures; Story Compound’s Tolu Stedford; and Delta Pictures’ Adam Partridge.
Also new to the council is BBC Film’s head of production...
UK training body ScreenSkills has unveiled the 11 new members of its Film Skills Council, including Neon Films’ Nicky Bentham and Working Title Films’ head of production Sarah-Jane Wright.
They are joined by producers Ameenah Ayub Allen; Ciara Barry and Rosie Crerar of barry crerar; Jennifer Monks of The Fold; Chris Patterson of Causeway Pictures; Story Compound’s Tolu Stedford; and Delta Pictures’ Adam Partridge.
Also new to the council is BBC Film’s head of production...
- 9/13/2023
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
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