Renee Zellweger looks the clueless camper as she films school trip scenes for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy with rumoured teacher love interest Chiwetel Ejiofor in the Lake District Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By Amelia Wynne For Mailonline Published: 06:03 EDT, 28 July 2024 | Updated: 06:07 EDT, 28 July 2024 e-mail View comments Renee Zellweger looked every inch the clueless camper as she filmed school trip scenes for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy in the Lake District on Sunday. The actress, 55, who plays the titular character was joined by PE teacher rumoured love and interest Mr Walker (Chiwetel Ejiofor) on the trip.
In the new film, Bridget enjoys a fling with teacher Mr Walker, as played by 12 Years A Slave actor Chiwetel, 47, as well as reviving her on-off relationship with Hugh Grant 's Daniel Cleaver. She will also embark on a love affair with a much younger man named Rockstar, played by One Day star Leo Woodall , 27, in the film. She had a classic Bridget Jones moment while filming as she crossed a bridge in Keswick tripping and then falling.
Renee Zellweger looked every inch the clueless camper as she filmed school trip scenes for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy in the Lake District on Sunday The actress, 55, who plays the titular character was joined by PE teacher rumoured love and interest Mr Walker (Chiwetel Ejiofor) on the trip Renee was seen dressed in camping gear with a sun hat and wax jacket and denim dungarees as she carried a mat on her back in a backpack. Chiwetel was seen leading a group of children around before chatting to Renee in the middle of a remote field. The movie is based on the novel of the same name as Bridget battles motherhood alone following the tragic death of Mark, who was played in the previous films by Colin Firth , 63.
Renee and Leo were spotted filming together on May 18 in hilarious scenes as Bridget got stuck up a tree in Hampstead Heath. Rockstar, who works as a park warden, seemingly comes to her rescue dressed in an all green uniform. One onlooker said: 'Leo and Renee looked like they were having a great time.
There were lots of giggles, they seemed to get on really well.' Bridget Jones filming comes on the heels of sheer delight from fans after the announcement of the beloved character's return to the big screen. Renee first appeared as Bridget in 2001's Bridget Jones' Diary and returned in 2004's Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and 2016's Bridget Jones' Baby.
In the new film, Bridget enjoys a fling with teacher Mr Walker, as played by 12 Years A Slave actor Chiwetel, 47, as well as reviving her on-off relationship with Hugh Grant's Daniel Cleaver She had a classic Bridget Jones moment while filming as she crossed a bridge tripping and then falling Renee was seen dressed in camping gear with a sun hat and wax jacket and denim dungarees as she carried a mat on her back in a backpack Chiwetel was seen leading a group of children around before chatting to Renee in the middle of a remote field She will also embark on a love affair with a much younger man named Rockstar, played by One Day star Leo Woodall , 27, in the film The movie is based on the novel of the same name as Bridget battles motherhood alone following the tragic death of Mark, who was played in the previous films by Colin Firth, 63 Renee and Leo were spotted filming together on May 18 in hilarious scenes as Bridget got stuck up a tree in Hampstead Heath Bridget Jones filming comes on the heels of sheer delight from fans after the announcement of the beloved character's return to the big screen Renee first appeared as Bridget in 2001's Bridget Jones' Diary and returned in 2004's Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and 2016's Bridget Jones' Baby The movie was officially confirmed earlier this year, with Renée and Hugh Grant's comebacks made official The fourth movie in the franchise - based on the books by Helen Fielding - will be released by Universal film on US platform Peacock on Valentine's Day 2025 Emma Thompson - who played Doctor Rawlings in the last film, is also back, with Chiwetel Ejiofor and White Lotus star Leo also set to star Renee has been busy since she arrived in London to reprise her role as the singleton for the fourth, and probably final, time She spent four days filming at ITV's studios in White City, West London, where programmes such as This Morning and Loose Women are made The movie was officially confirmed earlier this year, with Renée and Hugh Grant's comebacks made official - after his love rat character Daniel Cleaver's death was falsified in 2016's third instalment. The fourth movie in the franchise - based on the books by Helen Fielding - will be released by Universal film on US platform Peacock on Valentine's Day 2025 while internationally, the flick will be released in cinemas. Emma Thompson - who played Doctor Rawlings in the last film, is also back, with Chiwetel Ejiofor and White Lotus star Leo also set to star.
Read More Isla Fisher is seen on set of Bridget Jones 4 for the FIRST time as she lands major role alongside Renée Zellweger Renee has been busy since she arrived in London to reprise her role as the singleton for the fourth, and probably final, time. She spent four days filming at ITV's studios in White City, West London, where programmes such as This Morning and Loose Women are made. There she met presenters from both shows, including Cat Deeley who was said to have been 'super excited' at seeing her .
Many studio staff were 'overcome with excitement' and desperate to get selfies with the Hollywood star when they realised that the movie was being filmed at their workplace. Scenes were recorded on the set used by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly for their now defunct show Saturday Night Takeaway , while audience members from Loose Women were also asked to stay for filming of some scenes. They chatted as they filmed scenes in the field She led a group of children for the trip She had all the gear and no idea She fell over on the bridge The group of school They looked like they were getting on like a house on fire They reportedly enjoy a romance in the film She looked out of her depth as she led the children She took a tumble on the bridge They chatted away in the field as she took snaps of him He led another group of kids She was being as chaotic as usual on the trip She wore all the camping gear She led the kids across the bridge They had just got off the school bus She chatted to some of the crew And one of the kids on the trip She was seen looking after a group of children They filmed her falling over the bridge She sported sturdy walking bots They all departed the bus And headed out into the wilderness She sadly took a tumble in front of the kids He beamed away while filming She was seen looking out for the kids They headed to the Lake District to film She was at one with nature But struggled with the bridge There was a huge cast of children filming She larked about on the bridge They are filming the fourth film Fans are delighted there will be another instalment She tripped over on the bridge They chatted away in a field They were keen to capture the trip She helped a child down from the bridge They walked across the fields She snapped pictures of him on the trip They were joined by the film crew She had a rest in the field She crouched down in the long grass She gave a thumbs up They were flirting away in the field The views were stunning She took a tumble on the bridge She dressed appropriately for the weather She doted on one of the school girls She beamed away They were filming new scenes for the movie She is taking on the role of a single mother The fourth film will see her begin to date again She carried her camping gear with her They were in the Lake District to film The crew were capturing all the takes She wore denim dungarees They trekked around the lakes She helped one girl who seemed upset One source at ITV said: 'It was chaos, imagine having Bridget come to your work.
It was literally a dream come true. 'The place was absolutely buzzing. Word got round so fast, Cat was so excited.
' Bridget's creator Helen Fielding has also been spotted at the filming as she prepares to say goodbye to the much-loved character . The film is due out on Valentine's Day next year. It was revealed last month that Bridget's obsession with losing weight will be ' played down' in the film amid fears they might be a bad influence .
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