The duel ends in the fountain of the Italian Gardens. More rivals than ever, Mark Darcy and Daniel Cleaver set the stage again and fight vigorously in front of the Serpentine Gallery’s Architectural Pavilion.
Daniel Cleaver’s character appears only briefly in the novel, but the role of Hugh Grant in the first film was so striking that it was fleshed out for the rest. The park is a real memorial garden with many monuments in honour of famous British figures such as Queen Victoria, Peter Pan, the Jenner statue or the Diana Memorial Playground.
She managed to blend in completely, managing to pass off her accent as a genuine British accent.ĭuring their memorable fight in the park, Cleaver and Darcy fall overboard in the central pond. To prepare for her role, Renée Zellweger worked for three weeks in a publishing house, Picador, under the pseudonym Bridget Cavendish. With its spectacular views of the Thames, Tower Bridge and St Paul’s Cathedral, this is one of the most prestigious buildings in London. In reality, this would have forced Bridget to run more than a mile under the snow to reach Darcy on the other side of London Bridge…ĭaniel Cleaver lives in the Clink Wharf district. But this last sequence was shot in a remote street, between the fountain and the Mont Blanc shop. The scene, and the film, of course, ends with a kiss. Bridget sets off in pursuit through the crowded streets of London, dressed in simple knickers and a vest. Shocked by its contents, he leaves the apartment. The American actress confided that she has always dreamed of playing Bridget Jones.Īfter confessing his feelings to him, Mark stumbles upon Bridget’s diary. Among the most famous fans of the saga is Jennifer Lawrence. To prepare for her role, Renée Zellweger gained 12kg on a strict diet of around 4,000 kcal based on toast, cheese and croissants. In this little shop across from the courthouse, Bridget buys a pack of cigarettes and runs into Darcy. Kate Winslet, Nicolette Sheridan, Tilda Swinton and Kristin Scott Thomas have all been considered for the role. The American actress was not, however, the first choice of the production to play the famous bachelor. Renée Zellweger was 32 years old at the time of shooting, the same age as Bridget Jones in the book. The district, made up of former warehouses converted into housing and offices, was one of the capital’s historic ports. The Italian restaurant is known, among other things, for its view of the Thames and Tower Bridge. Following the film, sales of winning panties increased by 17%!ĭaniel Cleaver’s inviting Bridget to the Cantina del Ponte. Bridget’s famous sheathing panties, worn by Bridget to conceal her curves and signed by Hugh Grant, was sold at auction for £2,000. The scene was not choreographed, but largely improvised by the two actors. The Kalimera has since closed and been replaced by a wine bar, but the street remains recognizable. In one of the key scenes, there is a fight between Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant) and Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) outside a Greek restaurant. Curious anecdote: Hugh Grant and Colin Firth were born with only one day apart: the first on Septemand the second on the 10th.
Colin Firth was the perfect choice for the film, since he already played Darcy in the series adapted from the novel.
Helen Fielding’s novel is a free and modern adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Dating back to the 13th century, this is one of the oldest food markets in the world, but also one of the largest. To make her famous blue soup, Bridget goes to the Borough Market. However, although the exteriors were shot in the street, the interior of the apartment is a set built at Ealing Studios. The pub is proud of its famous neighbourhood, which it promotes on its website. Hidden away at the foot of one of the pillars of London Bridge, it’s the perfect place to have a pint or a bite to eat. Often described as one of the nuggets of the Borough Market, the Globe is a typical English pub. This one has nothing to do with The Globe Theater, located a few hundred meters away. Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) lives on the first floor, just above The Globe Tavern.