Hugh Grant says fourth Bridget Jones film will be ‘funny but very sad’

Everyone knows that the Bridget Jones movies are full of humor and funny moments that draw in lots of fans.

In a somewhat unexpected turn, Hugh Grant has shared that the upcoming fourth film in the series is going to be quite "emotional."

The 64-year-old actor from Love Actually is set to return as Daniel Cleaver in the new film, which is based on Helen Fielding's book, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy.

In the upcoming release, scheduled for Valentine's Day next year, Bridget faces the challenges of being a single mother following the passing of her husband, Mark Darcy.

Grant shared with the Graham Norton Show that the script is both heartfelt and humorous, describing it as a blend of comedy and deep emotion.

He mentioned that he felt “squeezed in” because there wasn’t a clear purpose for his character, who used to be a love interest of Bridget's.

"Since we didn’t have a 60-year-old Daniel Cleaver hanging around and eyeing young women, I crafted an interesting backstory for him instead."

Oscar-winning actress Renée Zellweger is back in her role for the film, with the screenplay penned by Fielding.

Up until now, the production studio has been somewhat secretive about how faithfully the new movie will adhere to the book's plot.

Grant openly shared that his parents did not support his acting career at all, revealing their lack of encouragement.

"My mom was deeply religious and dreamed of me becoming the archbishop of Canterbury," he shared. "In their perspective, the world of entertainment held no significance."

I recall when Four Weddings And A Funeral was released; my mom attended a gathering with friends who shared her interests. When someone inquired about her two sons, she proudly responded, "One works in investment banking, and the other is in the film industry."

Another guest remarked, "That's really fascinating! Which bank are you referring to?" That's the kind of environment I was raised in.

Even though his choice of career didn't seem to wow his parents, Grant has risen to become a well-known figure.

Following his first starring role in a feature film in 1982 with "Privileged," Grant went on to appear in popular movies like "Four Weddings and a Funeral," "Notting Hill," and "Two Weeks Notice."

In the past few years, he has featured in Paddington 2, The Gentlemen, and the musical fantasy film Wonka.

In addition to winning a Bafta award, Grant has also been nominated for an Emmy Award twice.