Renee Zellweger Hopes For More Bridget Jones Films

Renée Zellweger, who has portrayed Bridget Jones since 2001, is hopeful for more films in the franchise despite 2025's 'Mad About the Boy' being considered the last, based on Helen Fielding's novels. Zellweger expressed her desire that Fielding might share more of her experiences through additional books and potentially more movies, highlighting her deep connection to the character and the story's themes of optimism and humanity. Director Michael Morris also supports the idea of continuing the series, noting the evolving lives of Helen Fielding's children and the addition of new cast members like Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall. 'Mad About the Boy' explores Bridget's life as a widowed single mother coping with grief after the death of her husband Mark Darcy, played by Colin Firth. Zellweger revealed the emotional difficulty of filming scenes with Firth, particularly acknowledging the poignant end of their on-screen love story after nearly 30 years. The enduring popularity of Bridget Jones and the creative team's enthusiasm suggest that future chapters could be forthcoming if Fielding decides to expand the narrative.