Twenty-four years after its premiere, the beloved rom-com “Bridget Jones’s Diary” is back with a new installment, “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”. The film brings together some of the original cast members, including Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Gemma Jones, Jim Broadbent, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson, and James Callis.
Renée Zellweger reprises her iconic role as Bridget Jones, a single mother navigating love and life after losing her husband. The film also features the return of several original cast members, including Colin Firth’s Mark Darcy, who won’t be appearing in this installment, but Hugh Grant’s charming character Daniel Cleaver will make a comeback.
The new film is set to premiere on Peacock just in time for Valentine’s Day 2025. Fans can look forward to seeing how the beloved characters have evolved over the years and what new love interests Bridget may find herself with.
Here’s a quick rundown of where the original cast members are now:
– Renée Zellweger has gone on to star in multiple films, including “Chicago”, “Cinderella Man”, and “Judy”, earning her second Oscar for her portrayal of Judy Garland.
– Colin Firth is known for his roles in “Love Actually” and “Kingsman”, as well as the film “The King’s Speech”.
– Hugh Grant has appeared in numerous successful projects, including “Paddington 2”, “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery”, and “Wonka”.
– Gemma Jones is recognized for her roles in “Sense and Sensibility” and “Jane Eyre”, as well as her voice work as Madam Poppy Pomfrey in the “Harry Potter” franchise.
– Jim Broadbent has appeared in films like “Iris” and “Moulin Rouge!”, as well as the “Harry Potter” and “Game of Thrones” franchises.
– Sally Phillips has appeared in shows like “Veep” and “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”, and is also an executive producer at Captain Dolly, a UK production company she co-founded in 2020.
– Shirley Henderson has joined the “Harry Potter” franchise as Moaning Myrtle, and has appeared in films like “Marie Antoinette” starring Kirsten Dunst.
– James Callis has featured in TV shows such as “Battlestar Galactica” and “Slow Horses”.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/ever-wondered-bridget-jones-cast-130000696.html