The 'Now You See Me' actress has been cast in the highly anticipated 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy', taking on a role that eerily mirrors her own life circumstances following her recent split from Sacha Baron Cohen.
- May 23, 2024
AceShowbiz - Following her split from Sacha Baron Cohen after 14 years of marriage, Isla Fisher has secured a major role in "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy", the fourth installment in the beloved rom-com series.
Fisher will portray a single mother who befriends Bridget, played by Renee Zellweger, at the school gates. Insiders reveal that Fisher's own life experiences have inspired her character's journey.
"Isla loves 'Bridget Jones' and is thrilled that she landed the part," a source told The Sun. "Her own experience will help her in the role."
The film, based on Helen Fielding's books, sees Bridget caught in a love triangle with three suitors: Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant), a younger "Rockstar" (Leo Woodall) and a PE teacher (Chiwetel Ejiofor).
Fisher's casting comes on the heels of Zellweger and Grant's confirmed return to the franchise. Emma Thompson and "The White Lotus" star Leo Woodall will also join the star-studded cast.
Filming for "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy" is set to begin this week. The movie will be released on Valentine's Day 2025 on Peacock in the U.S. and in cinemas internationally.
