Bridget Jones Returns to Leicester Square for London Premiere of Mad About the Boy
The pink carpet was rolled out at Leicester Square’s Odeon Luxe as Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant reunited for the much-anticipated London premiere of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. The film, marking the fourth instalment of the iconic rom-com franchise, saw stars and celebrity guests braving the drizzle to celebrate Bridget’s return to the big screen.
It has been nearly nine years since audiences last saw Bridget navigating life in Bridget Jones’s Baby. This time, she returns as a single mother-of-two, after the tragic death of her husband Mark Darcy (played by Colin Firth). The film follows Bridget as she attempts to balance her responsibilities as a parent while stepping back into the dating world—something long-time fans will know is never straightforward in her world.
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Read MoreZellweger, 54, stunned in a form-fitting pink bandeau gown that matched the carpet, while Hugh Grant, 63, who reprises his role as the ever-charming Daniel Cleaver, was all smiles as he joined his co-star. Also in attendance were the film’s newest cast members, including Leo Woodall, who plays her love interest Roxster, along with Chiwetel Ejiofor and Isla Fisher.
Despite the chilly January evening, fans lined up to catch a glimpse of the returning stars, hoping for autographs and photos. Among the celebrity guests were Beverley Knight, Jessie Ware, and Made in Chelsea’s Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo, all turning out to support the film.
According to BBC Entertainment, the film is expected to be one of the biggest rom-com releases of 2024, with critics eager to see if the latest chapter can recapture the magic of the original Bridget Jones’s Diary.
The return of Bridget Jones is significant not only for the franchise’s die-hard fans but also for London’s cinema scene, which has been facing challenges post-pandemic. Leicester Square has long been the capital’s go-to location for blockbuster premieres, and events like these continue to bring buzz and footfall back to the West End.
Directed by Michael Morris, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is set to hit UK cinemas on Valentine’s Day—a fitting release date for one of Britain’s most beloved fictional singletons.
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