TV & Movies
The upcoming film is based on Helen Fieldings novelBridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.
Like asolar eclipseornew Beyonce album,the rom-com heroine returns when the world needs her most.
After sequelsThe Edge of ReasonandBridget Joness Baby,a fourth film is officially on the way.
Wait, What Is The NewBridget JonesAbout?
Specifically, asThe Hollywood Reporternotes, the book follows Bridget Jones as a single, widowed mother.
Yes, Mark Darcy dies.
As Fielding toldBritish Voguein 2013, the sad development was true to the tragicomic element of her writing.
Notably, Colin Firth wasnt included in the cast announcement but surely theres room for aMamma Mia!
Here We Go Again-esque cameofrom beyond the grave, no?
Until then, fans weredevastatedby the prospect of a Firth-lessBridget Jonessequel.
COLIN FIRTH WHERE ARE YOUUUUUU,wrote one useron X (formerly Twitter).
Another simply saidno thank youto the sequel altogether.
If youre heartbroken to part ways with Firths Darcy, the rest of the cast might lift your spirits.
In addition to Renee Zellwegger as the titular heroine,Hugh Grantwill reprise his role as Daniel Cleaver.
Man, Id love the experience of revisiting her, the Oscar winner toldVanity Fairin 2020.
I just think shes so much fun.
