Director Michael Morris has revealed Colin Firth’s emotional reaction to his role in the latest Bridget Jones installment, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. Speculation had surrounded whether Firth would be kept or killed off from the film.
According to Morris, Firth was on board for the project and expressed sadness that he couldn’t use him more due to his character’s storyline. However, Firth made it clear that despite not being physically present in some scenes, he felt a strong connection to the character’s emotional journey.
During a tour of the set, Firth was taken aback by the pictures of himself as Mark Darcy from over the years, and reflected on how it brought back memories of his time playing the role. This emotional reaction has been praised by Morris, who values authenticity in portraying the relationship between Bridget and Mark.
The film explores themes of grief, love, and loss, as Zellweger’s character navigates an age-gap fling with a younger man. Morris aimed to preserve Firth’s plot line as a secret until now, emphasizing the importance of conveying the complexity of their relationship through the story.
Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/colin-firth-bridget-jones-4-b2698468.html