Key Highlights:

• Renee Zellweger and Hugh Grant among the stars at the London premiere.
• The film is the fourth installment in the Bridget Jones franchise.
• Bridget, now a 51-year-old widow, navigates the modern dating scene.
• The premiere attracted a star-studded cast, including Chiwetel Ejiofor.
• Scheduled release on Peacock and international cinemas on February 13.

On January 29, the cast of the much-anticipated film Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy graced the red carpet at its world premiere in London. Renee Zellweger, reprising her iconic role as the beloved Bridget Jones, expressed feelings of nostalgia, stating that the character “feels like an old friend.” The premiere saw the return of Hugh Grant, alongside rising star Leo Woodall, who plays Bridget's younger love interest, Roxster.

The film explores Bridget's life as a 51-year-old widow and single mother navigating the complexities of modern dating, social media, and personal growth after the loss of her husband, Mark Darcy. According to Zellweger, audiences connect with Bridget's vulnerability and the relatable challenges she encounters in her journey to find love again.

This film marks the continuation of Bridget’s journey with the release of this latest installment nearly a decade after Bridget Jones's Baby. Author Helen Fielding has significantly shaped Bridget's character, which originated in a newspaper column and evolved into a cultural phenomenon.

The red carpet event featured other notable appearances, including Chiwetel Ejiofor, who plays one of Bridget's children's teachers, and director Michael Morris, who hinted at the possibility of further adventures for Bridget Jones. The film is set to be released on US streaming service Peacock on February 13, followed by international cinematic releases on February 14.

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