Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy

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“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” is the fourth installment in the Bridget Jones film series, released in February 2025. The film follows Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) as she navigates life as a widow and single mother after the death of her husband, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), four years prior.

Balancing her career and raising her two children, Billy and Mabel, Bridget decides to re-enter the dating scene. She encounters Roxster (Leo Woodall), a younger man she meets through a dating app, and develops an unexpected connection with her son’s science teacher, Scott Wallaker (Chiwetel Ejiofor). Throughout her journey, Bridget relies on the support of her close friends and family, including her former partner, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant).

The film explores themes of grief, personal growth, and the complexities of modern dating, all while maintaining the humor and charm characteristic of the series. Directed by Michael Morris, “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” has been praised for its heartfelt narrative and the enduring appeal of its protagonist.

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Cast

Renée Zellweger as Bridget Jones
Hugh Grant as Daniel Cleaver
Colin Firth as Mark Darcy
Emma Thompson as Dr. Rawlings
Chiwetel Ejiofor as Mr. Wallaker, a teacher at Bridget's children's school
Leo Woodall as Roxster, Bridget's new, younger love interest
Isla Fisher as Rebecca, Bridget's new neighbor
Jim Broadbent as Colin Jones, Bridget's father
Gemma Jones as Pamela Jones, Bridget's mother
Sarah Solemani as Miranda, Bridget's friend and co-host of "Hard News"
Sally Phillips as Sharon "Shazzer"
Shirley Henderson as Jude
James Callis as Tom
Celia Imrie as Una Alconbury