Bridget Jones: crazy about the boy

Almost a decade after the last sequence of Bridget Jones Diary arrived in theaters, the beloved romantic comedy series continues with Bridget Jones: Boy Crazy. Based on the novel of the same name by Helen Fielding and released in 2001, Bridget Jones Diary concerns 30-something Bridget (Renée Zellweger), who decides to take control of her life and records the entire experience. It’s a reference to Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice, Bridget Jones Diary It quickly became a classic of the cinematic romance genre and it wasn’t long before the blockbuster received a sequel.

2004 Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason he again took inspiration from Helen Fielding’s book and continued Bridget’s journey. It would take more than a decade for 2016 Bridget Jones’s Baby to arrive, but the trio not only brought back fans in droves, but also earned high marks from critics compared to its immediate predecessor. In addition to being some of Renée Zellweger’s best films, the trilogy has been a financial juggernaut. That made a room Bridget Jones film seems inevitable, although fans will have to wait until April 2024 to Bridget Jones: Boy Crazy to be formally announced.

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy Latest News

The first trailer arrives

With anticipation building for the film’s Valentine’s Day 2025 release, Peacock has revealed a full trailer for Bridget Jones: Boy Crazy. Opening with the revelation that Bridget’s husband, Mark (Colin Firth), died two years ago, the trailer see Bridget’s friends and family try to encourage her to date. Uncertain about the modern world of dating, Bridget meets two strapping young men (played by Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall) who inspire her to try again. She also reconnects with her ex-lover, Daniel (Hugh Grant), and the trailer shows off her usual awkward antics.

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy release date

Bridget Jones returns for Valentine’s Day 2025

Once the film was formally announced, it was revealed that Bridget Jones: Boy Crazy It already has a defined release date. The film is scheduled to arrive on Valentine’s Day 2025and will be a double release appearing in theaters in international markets and on Peacock in the United States. It’s unclear whether the release date will last nearly a year, but the romantic vacation is the perfect occasion for the Bridget Jones fourquel.

Bridget Jones: Crazy about the boy cast

Renée Zellweger returns alongside new and old faces

All Bridget Jones The films have something in common, and that common denominator is lead actress Renée Zellweger, who rose to fame in the role of the same name. Happily, Zellweger will be back to play the quirky and adorable Bridget Jones once againand she won’t be the only legacy character in the set. Hugh Grant will return to play Daniel Cleaver after a two-decade absence. Additionally, Emma Thompson will reprise her role as Bridget’s doctor, Dr. Rawlings. Unfortunately, Colin Firth’s Mark Darcy passed away in the film’s story, but appears to appear in flashbacks.

Bridget is getting back into the dating pool with Chiwetel Ejiofor (Image: Instagram)Doctor Strange) will play the handsome teacher, Mr. Wallaker, who catches his attention. Meanwhile, Leo Woodall (The White Lotus) will play 20-something heartthrob Roxster, who becomes Bridget’s love interest. Isla Fisher was also cast, and the Wolf like me the star will play Bridget’s new neighbor Rebecca. A number of other returning actors have also been announced, including Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent as Bridget’s parents, alongside the likes of Sarah Solemani, Sally Phillips and Shirley Henderson, who will reprise their roles from previous episodes.

The known cast Bridget Jones: Boy Crazy includes:

Actor	Bridget Jones role
Renée Zellweger	Bridget Jones
Hugo Grant	Daniel Clever
Colin Firth	Mark Darcy
Emma Thompson	Dr.
Jim Broadbent	Brigida’s father
Gemma Jones	Brigid’s mother
Sarah Solemani	Miranda
Sally Phillips	Shazzer
Shirley Henderson	Judas
James Callis	Tone
Neil Pearson	Ricardo Finch
Joanna Scanlan	Cathy
Celia Imrie	One
Chiwetel Ejiofor	Mr.
Leo Woodall	Roxster
Fisher Island	Rebecca
Nico Parker	Chloe
Leila Farzad	Nicolette

Bridget Jones: Crazy about the boy’s story

The film is based on Helen Fielding’s 2013 book

Although the Bridget Jones film series skipped Fielding’s 2013 book Bridget Jones: Boy Crazy to do Bridget Jones’s Baby in 2016, it didn’t do much to deviate from the book’s timeline. The eponymous novel follows recently widowed Bridget as she tries to establish herself in the 21st century dating scene as a woman over 50. she begins a flirtatious relationship with a much younger man named Roxsterand more of his typical quirky antics ensue.

It’s unclear exactly how much freedom the new film will take with the book’s story.but the basic structure is flexible enough to accommodate changes without losing the charm of Fielding’s writing. Roxster’s character is a new wrinkle in the equation, and the inclusion of Hugh Grant’s Daniel Cleaver is also a wild card that fans will be eager to learn more about. Regardless of how close Bridget Jones: Boy Crazy follows its namesake, it will be a welcome return.

Trailer for Bridget Jones: Boy Crazy

Watch the full trailer below

To announce the film’s early 2025 release, Peacock dropped the full trailer to Bridget Jones: Boy Crazy. He catches up with Bridget, widowed for two years, when she is encouraged to start dating again by her friends and family. A single mother, Bridget chafes at the modern restrictions of romance, but soon catches the eye of a handsome teacher, Mr. Wallaker, and a strapping 20-something Roxster. Meanwhile, ex-boyfriend Daniel Cleaver comes back into the mix, and Bridget is suddenly a hot commodity once again.