Did you hear there is a newBridget Jonesmovie out?

Its a good movie to watch on the sofa, I think."

With all due respect to Ms. Fielding,Universal should have treated Bridget better.

Leo Woodall, Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant, and Chiwetel Ejiofor on the poster for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

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Audiences like familiarity, but too much of the same thing only goes so far.

Not only is the character familiar, but this movie stars actors audiences still adore.

Zellweger is not unlikeDemi Moore,who might win an Oscarfor her first major role in years.

Renee Zellweger and Hugh Grant in Bridget Jones' Diary: The Edge of Reason.

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Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall star as Bridget Jones new love interests.

Bridget JonesMad About the Boyalso benefits from another movie star:Hugh Grant!

Grant has been on a roll since charming the entire planet as Phoenix Buchanan inPaddington 2.

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He alsojustreceivedmajor critical acclaim and some awards attentionfor last fall’sHeretic.

It’s a shame becauseBridget Jones: Mad About the Boywould directly appeal to an underserved audience: women.

News Flash: Women Like to See Movies Too!

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BothInside Out 2andBarbiewere huge successes at the global box office and featured an ensemble of women at the center.

Theaters need more options, and Bridget Joneswould have been a great one.

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boyis available to stream on Peacock.

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Renee Zellweger

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