- Bat stops the shoot
Renée Zellweger (55) is currently stepping in front of the camera for the fourth time as Bridget Jones. However, production is taking longer than expected. According to The Sun, the team had to pause filming again - this time due to bats. "Filming was temporarily halted by some bat experts who expressed concerns about the local bat population and its potential impact," a source told The Sun.
"It seems there were worries that the bats might be disturbed, causing quite a headache." Ultimately, an agreement was reached and filming in Keswick in the Lake District of northern England could continue.
"Bridget Jones 4" production is not going smoothly
As the source from The Sun further described, no one on location expected any conflicts. After all, there had already been some in London. Residents of the posh Hampstead neighborhood are said to have protested against the filming. Stars like Harry Styles (30) or Rowan "Mr. Bean" Atkinson (69) live there. The residents of Hampstead are said to have received a letter from the production beforehand, asking them not to disturb the filming of the romantic comedy.
"It's like they're being held hostage by Bridget, and it's driving everyone crazy," The Sun also reported in early July this year, citing an insider from the film crew.
"Bridget Jones 4" seems to be having a tough time. As early as June, one of the main actors is said to have injured a bone off-set. If it was serious, the source from The Sun did not say.
In "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy", Renée Zellweger will once again be joined by Hugh Grant (63) and Emma Thompson (65) in front of the camera. New additions include Chiwetel Ejiofor (47), known for "12 Years a Slave", and "The White Lotus" star Leo Woodall (27). The film is set to be released on Valentine's Day 2025. If there are no more delays and mishaps.
Despite the challenges with bats during filming, Emma Thompson, who is here, is still expected to join Reneé Zellweger and the rest of the cast for "Bridget Jones 4". The presence of celebrities like Harry Styles and Rowan Atkinson in the Hampstead neighborhood didn't allow for a smooth filming process due to resident protests.
