Michael Morris Praises Renée Zellweger in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy says,“This woman has been in all my favorite films”

This Valentine’s Day, get ready for a blockbuster return as Universal Pictures (distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery) announces the release of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy set to hit the theaters on 14th February 2025. The latest installment in the beloved series, based on Helen Fielding’s global bestsellers, watch Bridget Jones as she embarks on a new chapter of her unforgettable journey. Directed by Michael Morris, the film brings back Renée Zellweger in her iconic role as Bridget, along with Colin Firth as the late Mark Darcy and Hugh Grant reprising his role as the charming Daniel Cleaver. Joining the cast is Leo Woodall as Roxster, a dashing and handsome park ranger. The movie promises to deliver the humor, heartbreak, and charm that have made the series a global sensation, both on the page and on screen.

Bridget Jones embarks on a bold new chapter of her life, marked by profound loss and unexpected challenges. Four years after the heartbreaking death of her husband, Mark Darcy, during a humanitarian mission in Sudan, Bridget is navigating the complexities of single motherhood, raising her two young children, Billy and Mabel. Now juggling work, home, and romance, she grapples with the judgment of the perfect mums at school. While relying on the steadfast support of her loyal friends and the surprising presence of her former lover, Daniel Cleaver. Torn between the grief of her past and the hope for a brighter future, her journey is filled with her signature humor, vulnerability, and charm. Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, friendship, and the courage to embrace love and second chances.

Director Michael Morris was immediately captivated by Renée Zellweger’s authenticity and talent sharing, “Renée is one of these people who is absolutely herself,” Morris says. “She’s wildly friendly and bursts through any preconception you may have about what a Hollywood star is like. This woma n has been in all my favorite films. For as long as I can remember, character after character—from comedies and dramas to musicals, there’s nothing that she doesn’t do. But when you’re talking to her, she’s completely present. I think that’s why she’s so wonderful in this role.”

While Two-time Academy Award® winner Renée Zellweger reveals that her meeting with director Michael Morris was the deciding factor in her decision to return as Bridget Jones,“ When we met, Michael was so honest ,” Zellweger says. “He was striving for how to best capture these moments of a life in a way that people have experienced them: How is this relatable? How can we tell the truth?”

Mark Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy as your Valentine’s Day plan—it premieres on February 14, 2025!