When I write Bridget now, I write for Renée,” Fielding told PEOPLE. Zellweger starred as titular character Bridget Jones in the 2001 film adaptation of Fielding’s novel, a

Director Michael Morris didn't have to worry about Renée Zellweger rediscovering her role as Bridget Jones in Mad About the Boy - she was back in character before he even called action. "It is absolutely true to say that she walks in as Bridget and there's something really profoundly affecting about that,