Renée Zellweger's Tinder Romance Takes Off in Bridget Jones

"Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy" is set to close out the iconic rom-com saga that started with Bridget Jones’s Diary. This final chapter brings us a Bridget who’s wiser and more reflective than ever before. In the trailer’s last scene, Renée Zellweger’s warm, familiar narrator voice invites Bridget to embrace life again: “Bridget Jones, it’s time to live.” After nearly 24 years, this film promises to bring a heartfelt conclusion to one of cinema’s most beloved journeys in romance and self-discovery.

The trailer starts on a surprisingly tender note, with Zellweger’s narration striking a softer, wistful tone. “In life, there are memories that never leave us,” she says, as we see a nostalgic clip of Bridget and Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) gazing at each other in a moment brimming with love. But when Mark’s image fades from the frame, it becomes clear that Bridget is once again facing life on her own—poised to rediscover love and laughter in her unique way.

Fans will spot a few beloved characters from earlier films, including Emma Thompson’s no-nonsense Dr. Rawlings, Bridget’s father, Colin Jones (Jim Broadbent), and the ever-charming Hugh Grant as Daniel Cleaver. Though presumed dead in a plane crash in Bridget Jones’s Baby, Cleaver surprises everyone with his return. With a wink, he tells Bridget, “You are effectively a nun—a very, very naughty nun.”

New faces shake up the mix as well, hinting at fresh dynamics and adventures. Chiwetel Ejiofor stars as a dashing teacher at Bridget’s children’s school; Isla Fisher plays her vibrant new neighbor Rebecca; and Leo Woodall as Roxster, a young heartthrob who catches Bridget’s eye. In a lighthearted moment, Bridget’s jaw drops when she finds out Roxster is only 28 (well, 29, as he insists). “If you don’t shag him, I will,” jokes her friend Miranda (Sarah Solemani).

Mark Darcy’s absence casts a bittersweet shadow, with flashes of his face hinting that this film will be about more than new romances. Bridget’s journey now involves processing grief while finding new ways to open her heart. Original author Helen Fielding, along with screenwriters Dan Mazer and Abi Morgan, crafted this script to balance humor with emotional depth.

Zellweger has been ready to revisit Bridget’s story for years, saying in 2019 that she’d “come running” if the role called her back. By 2022, Fielding confirmed that the long-awaited final film was in the works, with the cast announced by June. Hugh Grant also stepped in to rework some scenes for Cleaver, bringing a personal touch to his character’s humor and charm.

"Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy" wraps up the iconic rom-com series with new love, nostalgia, and a fresh start. Don’t miss the finale on Peacock, Feb 13, 2025!