A Bridget Jones' trilogy soon?
Do you remember the films "Bridget Jones' Diary" and "Bridget Jones: the Edge of Reason"? If you do, it means two things: you are getting old, and you had a great youth.
It was announced in 2011 that a third film was in the works - news which aroused a lot of debate, largely more positive than negative. Helen Fielding's new book, on which the film will be based, was enthusiastically received by fans the world over.
However, film production has not yet begun due to problems with the principle actors. 2013 saw rumours of a rift between Renee Zellweger (who plays Bridget) and Helen Fielding, but all appears to be resolved as Zellweger has confirmed her participation in this third instalment. Hugh Grant is the reason we now find ourselves waiting; he has stated that at 54 he is too old to play Daniel Cleaver, or to appear in these kinds of films, and that he aims to 'get out' of showbusiness as he feels it is 'unsafe'. Upon hearing this, the producers could easily have cut plans for the film, but instead they made the surprising decision to continue with the project, merely cutting Daniel Cleaver.
So thank you, Mr Grant, for your valiant efforts to save this film - it is just a shame they have been in vain. All we can do is hope that this sequel will not damage the legacy of its predecessors, and that Colin Firth and Renee Zellweger can carry it without Hugh Grant once again taking up his place opposite them.
It was announced in 2011 that a third film was in the works - news which aroused a lot of debate, largely more positive than negative. Helen Fielding's new book, on which the film will be based, was enthusiastically received by fans the world over.
However, film production has not yet begun due to problems with the principle actors. 2013 saw rumours of a rift between Renee Zellweger (who plays Bridget) and Helen Fielding, but all appears to be resolved as Zellweger has confirmed her participation in this third instalment. Hugh Grant is the reason we now find ourselves waiting; he has stated that at 54 he is too old to play Daniel Cleaver, or to appear in these kinds of films, and that he aims to 'get out' of showbusiness as he feels it is 'unsafe'. Upon hearing this, the producers could easily have cut plans for the film, but instead they made the surprising decision to continue with the project, merely cutting Daniel Cleaver.
So thank you, Mr Grant, for your valiant efforts to save this film - it is just a shame they have been in vain. All we can do is hope that this sequel will not damage the legacy of its predecessors, and that Colin Firth and Renee Zellweger can carry it without Hugh Grant once again taking up his place opposite them.
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