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Renee Zellweger to return for Bridget Jones 3
By Eleanor Young on Wednesday 2 March 2011
It looks like our favourite singleton could be set to return, after Renee Zellweger has reportedly signed up to star in Bridget Jones three.
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Talk suggests bosses could have begun planning the remake back in 2009, but failed to convince Renee to reprise her role in the hit franchise.
The health-conscious starlet was reportedly unhappy about having to gain weight for a third flick and worried about the effect it would have on her body.
'I had a panic attack with all the specialists talking about how bad this is for you long-term, putting on that much weight in short periods of time,' she revealed in an interview in 2007.
But now rumour has it the studio has finally coaxed Renee into returning, after promising she won’t have to pile on the pounds.
‘Renee had no reservations about saying yes once she found out she wouldn't have to get fat,’ a studio insider told the Sun.
‘She hated having to do that in the last two films.’
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And it’s thought Colin Firth and Hugh Grant are also keen on the idea of a third installment, and have already agreed to sign on the dotted line.
'Colin is really keen on a third film,’ another insider added. He thinks it will be a great flick to get his teeth into after all the success with The King's Speech, as it's so different.
‘He's getting very excited about the idea of marriage and kids in the script, now all the characters are older.’
The latest flick is rumoured to focus on Bridget's desire to have a baby, as her biological clock starts to tick, and could even feature a pregnancy triangle, with Bridget worried about the identity of the father.
We. Can’t. Wait.
Would you like to see Renee return for Bridget Jones three? Let us know in the comments box below.
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No, please no Bridget Jones 3! the first was inspired, the second a travesty....the third unnecessary!
Comment by Michelle on March 01 15:26
Agreed - PLEASE NO!
Comment by co on March 01 19:42
I'm going to say yes please, could do with a good reliable chick flick!
Comment by Andrea on March 02 18:23
1st film was genius. 2nd not a patch on 1st. Will 3rd be a further disappointment?
Comment by c on March 03 20:44
I always thought she looked a hell of a lot more healthy as Bridget Jones than her usual size. She was never 'fat' as Bridget Jones, just nice and normal.
As for another film...I'll go watch it but I won't have high hopes!
Comment by Jade on March 04 09:07
I love Bridget Jones and think that the chance to revisit the characters of Bridget, Mark and Daniel is very exciting. I thought the second film was wonderful and I hope this new film will do another one of those poxy fights between Cleaver and Darcy. Can't wait for the new film with two big thumbs up. Go team Mark Darcy.
Comment by Jasmin on March 15 05:31
Yes!!! 110%. these films are great and give hope to all us single ladies out there! i love both films and have been hoping for a third! very pleased to hear it :)
Comment by Emma on April 02 18:17
Yes please. I loved the first 2 movies so a 3rd one would be very welcome. With so many movies taking themselves too seriously these days us fans of lightweight comedies have been long deprived of our fix.
Comment by Dave Gardield on April 02 23:54
yes please, i love bridget jones. hugh and colin are brilliant together and renee is fabulous. i would love to go and watch the 3rd movie at the cinemas with my friends
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Comment by sophie-bella on April 05 19:24
YES PLEASE!!!!
Comment by emily on April 12 20:20
YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you, about flipping time too. Can't wait. The first 2 films were fantastic and I am SURE the 3rd will be awesome. Really looking forward to it.
Comment by Taz on April 13 08:38
yes! I hope it's true :-)
it's my favourite movie :-)
JONES, FIGHTING!
Comment by ulita on April 21 15:54
PLEASE, I WANT IT TO BE TRUE!
Comment by ulita on April 21 15:55
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASSSSE!
Im a teenager and all the girls and my school worship Bridget Jones! We all love the second as much as the first and we need another film thats relatable, funny and romantic! Both films 1 and 2 just explain what most of us girls are scared to admit! We quote the films all the time and watch them religously!
Comment by Sienna on April 23 17:20
yes, PlEAS,we are waiting for
Comment by teresa on April 23 23:07
One of my most favourite movies. Absolutely adore thr trio Renee, Colin and Hugh Grant...cant wait to watch the 3rd movie...
Comment by msCollins on April 23 23:54
bring on number three the first was good the second was better and the next should be amazing !! :)
Comment by jaz on April 24 13:26
OMG!!!! Is this really true???I can't wait to have a third sequel of this movie. I have both 1 & 2 that I keep on watching everytime I'm sad. It never fails to keep me smiling. I so love Bridget & Mark. Her character, personality & attitude on the movie. Everything!!!! I can't wait to buy my own copy of the 3rd sequel. Hope it will be shwon so sooonnnn.... =) Cheers!
Comment by Fhlexy on April 26 12:43
OMG I so disagree!! I think a third movie would be AMAZING!!!
Comment by Jessica Becky on April 29 13:13
Ah, the first film was fantastic, it wrapped everything up so that there was never a need for the second movie. Now they want to bring a 3rd out where Bridget is still undecided between the two men in her life....well that kind of says it all. If she hasn't decided who she wants or loves in 10 years then clearly you can't turn that into a love story. There's nothing romantic about that. The sad thing is all these sequels just discredit the original. So I'm stuck, do I want to see another one to further dispel my romantic notions? It's pretty tough to call, because the 1st was fulfilling but then that awful 2nd one came out and left fans with a feeling of something lacking. I think perhaps if they pull in the fact that Bridget and Darcy split years back and she hasnt seen him, rather than turn her into someone who would sleep with both (despite her horror at what marks ex wife done) and then expect us to believe there is true love at the end then maybe it could work. Oh and bring back Sharon Maguire already. Otherwise, just no!
Comment by Cait on May 13 12:14
yes, why not. The films are great fun and any who think otherwise are over thinking the film. It is a comedy!!! i personally love the films and would love to see what has happened to Mark Darcy, Bridget Jones and Daniel Cleaver!!
Comment by ELLE on May 17 19:32
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Comment by JOSH on May 18 16:18
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by stew on June 05 19:44
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Coco Milne on June 25 22:56
A third with how Mark and Bridget move on to suburban life and kids 7 years on would be hilarious znd the need to put on wieght for the role isn't needed anyway, as Renee never looked overweight anyway. Can't wait if they decide to go ahead. Also anyone that doesn't think the 2nd was a funny as the first must have been watching a wrong film. As sequels go it was brilliant.
Comment by Dawn on June 25 22:58
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