'Can't wait': Fans thrilled as 'Bridget Jones 4' officially in works with Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson reprising roles

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: After years of anticipation and hopes from devoted fans, it's official - Bridget Jones will be gracing the big screen once again in a brand new film adapting Helen Fielding's 2013 novel 'Mad About the Boy'.

Renee Zellweger is confirmed to reprise her career-defining role as the clumsy yet lovable Bridget, navigating the complexities of love, career, and family life in her charmingly awkward way, as per The Independent.

Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson to reprise iconic roles

After a seven-year hiatus, Zellweger, Hugh Grant, and Emma Thompson will reprise their iconic roles in 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy'. The announcement was made by Universal Pictures and Working Title Films.

Grant is set to reprise his role as the charming Daniel Cleaver, marking his return to the franchise after skipping the previous 2016 installment. Thompson will return as Bridget's no-nonsense doctor, bringing her signature wit and charm to the beloved series.

Set four years after the events of 'Bridget Jones's Baby', the fourth installment finds the heroine, Bridget, navigating life as a widow with two young children. Her husband, Mark Darcy (played by Colin Firth in previous films), has tragically died in a landmine accident in Sudan.

As Bridget embarks on a new chapter, exploring the dating world once again, she finds herself entangled with a "hot 30-year-old," rumored to be portrayed by rising star Leo Woodall, fresh off his breakout roles in 'The White Lotus' and 'One Day'.

Stepping into the director's role is Michael Morris, who will be the first male director to lead a Bridget Jones film. Set against the backdrop of London, 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' is slated to begin filming this summer, with a release date scheduled for next February, just in time for Valentine's Day.

Fan frenzy over 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy'

The announcement of 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' led to some serious fan fervor on the Internet. One enthusiastic X user exclaimed, "Literally screaming, shaking, kicking, crying and throwing up!!" Another user simply declared, "Can't wait!!!"

A third user expressed their delight, stating, "Now that's good news," while another hailed the announcement, proclaiming, "Bridget Jones 4? REAL cinema is back." A fifth user chimed in, saying, "We can't wait for next year!"

Meanwhile, a user declared, "This is an insanely big deal and I prob won’t shut up about it nearer to release date." Another remarked, "WE WILL BE WATCHING," while someone else summed up the sentiment, stating, "We're so back."

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