Bridget Jones is back and in the long-awaited trailer for the fourth film, the bachelorette breaks her four-year sex streak with a much younger man.
The iconic character, played by Renee Zellweger, married her on-again, off-again love Mark (Colin Firth) in the third installment of the franchise.
But fans are reunited with her in Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy four years after Mark’s tragic death, which left Bridget a widow with two children.
Bridget is encouraged to go out again and meets an incredibly handsome young man (Leo Woodall), with whom she spends “an entire night of absolutely mind-blowing sex.”
Fans of the franchise should also be on the lookout for a very sexy wet shirt that references Mr. Darcy when Leo’s handsome character, Roxster, emerges from a pool after rescuing a dog.
Bridget Jones is back and the long-awaited trailer for the fourth film sees the bachelorette break her four-year sex streak with a much younger man.
Fans of the franchise should also keep an eye out for a very sexy wet shirt that references Mr. Darcy when Leo’s character, Roxster, emerges from a pool after rescuing a dog.
The fourth installment of the acclaimed franchise is based on the book of the same name by Helen Fielding.
The most recent film, 2016’s Bridget Jones’ Baby, saw Bridget shocked when she discovered she was pregnant. She ended up marrying Mark, the high-profile lawyer for whom she had had on-again, off-again feelings throughout the three films, and revealed that he was the father of her baby.
However, in Mad About The Boy, Mark tragically dies while working abroad as a human rights lawyer, leaving Bridget a widow and the book follows her as she struggles with motherhood alone.
He also quits his TV job to do the school run, and comedic scenes are expected as he struggles to keep up with the Yummy Mummies.
Bridget will also find herself in the middle of a three-way battle for his affections, between boy Roxster (Leo), PE teacher Mr. Wallaker (Chiwetel) and the returning Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant).
Bridget is encouraged by her friends to get back on the horse after self-imposing a four-year sex ban in the years after Mark’s death.
During a trip to the park, Bridget discovers that her two children are trapped in a tree.
But to the rescue come two handsome men: Roxster from The White Lotus and Mr Wallaker from Chiwetel.
Leo’s scene can also be compared to the comedic scene in the 2004 Bridget Jones film, where Cleaver and Darcy fight in a fountain.
However, in Mad About The Boy, Mark later tragically dies while working abroad as a human rights lawyer, leaving Bridget a widow and the book follows her as she struggles with motherhood alone.
He also quits his TV job to do the school run, and comedic scenes are expected as he struggles to keep up with the Yummy Mummies.
During a trip to the park, Bridget discovers that her two children are trapped in a tree.
Bridget is encouraged to go out again and meets an incredibly handsome young man (Leo Woodall), with whom she has “an entire night of absolutely mind-blowing sex.”
As the trailer progresses, Bridget’s romance with Roxster intensifies and the pair have “mind-blowing sex” after a date. However, Bridget becomes confused as her flirtatious encounters with Mr. Wallaker increase and she eventually stumbles into a barn and finds him half naked.
Bridget Jones fans can also rejoice in a particularly sexy scene in which Roxster jumps into a pool in front of her to rescue a puppy, in a moment that mirrors Mr. Darcy’s iconic Pride and Prejudice appearance.
The film was officially confirmed this year, with the script written by author Helen, Abi Morgan and Dan Mazer, and Michael Morris attached to direct.
Helen was also seen on set as she prepares to say goodbye to the beloved character.
A film source told The Mail On Sunday in February: ‘Bridget is back and she’s about to take over London. The filming is already planned…
‘All pre-production is in place. There was some uncertainty about whether it would take off, but the movie is coming…
Bridget will also find herself in the middle of a three-way battle for his affections, between boy Roxster (Leo), PE teacher Mr. Wallaker (Chiwetel) and the returning Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant).
However, Bridget becomes confused as her flirtatious encounters with Mr. Wallaker increase and she eventually stumbles into a barn and finds him half naked.
The film was officially confirmed this year, with the script written by author Helen, Abi Morgan and Dan Mazer, and Michael Morris attached to direct.
A trailer for the film has already debuted in theaters, for those moviegoers watching the newly released film, It Ends With Us.
‘Renee is excited to bring Bridget back. She loves the character very much. Bridget Jones fever is expected to sweep London this spring.
When asked about a fourth installment of the film, author Helen previously told Radio Times: “Every film that is made is a miracle…
“I think it’s really hard to make movies, make them real and make them good, and we want it to be really good. But I really hope so. I would love to see it on the screen.”
There were rumors last year that the film had been canceled due to strikes by American actors, but sources said such claims were “nonsense.”
The first film, Bridget Jones’s Diary, was released in 2001 and grossed £222 million at the box office, more than ten times what it cost to make.
As well as Renee and Hugh returning to their roles, fans will get to see the familiar faces of Jim Broadbent and Gemma Jones again as Bridget’s wacky parents Colin and Pamela.
Bridget’s three best friends, Sharon, Jude and Tom, also return, played respectively by Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson and James Callis.
Sarah Solemani reprises her role from the third film, as Miranda, Bridget’s friend and news anchor on Hard News, while Emma Thompson will also appear as Doctor Rawlings once again.
After Colin Firth’s name was absent from the cast list, fans feared that his character would not appear in the fourth film at all, since his character Mark dies in the book.
According to Digital Spy, the trailer sees Bridget (Renee) juggling single parenthood with the support of Sharon, Jude and Tom.
Bridget’s three best friends Sharon, Jude and Tom will also return, played respectively by Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson and James Callis, while Emma Thompson will also appear as Doctor Rawlings once again (pictured).
However, The Mail on Sunday has revealed that Colin will still appear in the film, after revealing exclusive photos from the set last month showing Renee lovingly interacting with The King’s Speech star.
Wearing Mark’s signature suit and tie, Colin tenderly places his hand on the cheek of his co-star, who is wearing an emerald dress and leather boots.
It was revealed that Colin’s return was going to be a huge surprise, and film bosses were desperate to keep it a secret.
A source said: “Colin was always going to appear in the film but it was supposed to be a secret.”
In the final film, Bridget Jones’s Baby in 2016, Bridget is seen attending the funeral of her other on-again, off-again love, Daniel, who is presumed dead after a plane crash, but is later found alive.
