'Bridget Jones 4′ Confirmed: 3 Stars Returning, 2 Join, & 1 Actor's Name Is Missing From Cast Lists!

Chiwetel Ejiofor – Joining!

Chiwetel Ejiofor has joined the cast in an unidentified role!

Colin Firth – Name Missing From Press Release!

Colin Firth, who played Mark Darcy in all three films, was not included in any media reports concerning participation in this fourth film.

You’ll remember, Bridget and Mark do end up together and at the end of the 2016 film, it’s revealed he’s the father of her child.

It’s unclear if Colin has turned down the opportunity to star at this time.

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy will be released on Peacock on Valentine’s Day next year.

Find out what Renee Zellweger previously said about possibly returning for another Bridget Jones movie.