Renée Zellweger fans spot 'crazy' detail as she films new Bridget Jones scenes in London

Renée Zellweger has been giving London a Hollywood glow while filming the hotly anticipated new instalment of the Bridget Jones series.

Looking like the character fans know and love, the 55-year-old Oscar-winning actress was seen merrily waving at thrilled fans as she roamed about Hackney around 8pm on Wednesday, May 22. Renée, who will be bringing Bridget Jones to life for a fourth time in sequel Bridget Jones - Mad About the Boy, was spotted filming solo scenes. It is believed that Bridget, now a 51 year old single mum-of-two, could be dealing with loss and an intriguing reunion with an old lover.

The eagle-eyed among Bridget Jones' faithful fandom spotted the actress walking down a busy London street, wearing, in true Bridget style, a grey cardigan, joggers and trainers, with her hair in a messy bun. Renée looked every bit as charming as our beloved Bridget.

Making local residents' nights even more memorable, Renée finished off her scene with a cheerful wave and a wide smile that could rival the royals', leaving onlookers stunned and amused.

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Jackie, a lucky resident who got quite the surprise looking out her window last night, captured this unforgettable moment and shared it on TikTok: "London is looking outside your window and discovering they're filming a new Bridget Jones' Diary movie."

Fans went crackers over the sneak peak into the filming, their comments were choked with anticipation: "Omg I just love Bridget Jones," one user wrote. Another commented: "Omg I would loose my head! How exciting."

And yet another user chimed in to articulate everyone's feelings "This is so iconic,". "I'm so excited, I love her," wrote another fan. One other noticed an incredible detail: "It's crazy how many people are behind the scenes. Love Bridget jones - look forward to it."

The actress wore a cardigan, pink top, grey jogging bottoms, and trainers for the scene

The Oscar-winning actress was spotted filming a solo scene where she is talking on the phone while waking through the streets of London

And this isn't the first time fans have spotted filming for the new film as they have spotted crews in Haverstock Hill and Hampstead Heath. Earlier this week, Renee Zellweger was spotted with One Day star Leo Woodall - said to play her new, young love interest.

The pair were spotted at The Electric Cinema in Notting Hill. The actress was seen beaming as she chatted on her phone before meeting up with the young stud as they shot a scene.

The actress, who appeared makeup free, wore her hair in a loose pony, while carrying a denim jacket and sporting a crossbody raffia bag. Leo also looked the part, wearing a T-shirt and blue jacket, which he teamed with jeans and a pair of brown suede boots.

The pair have also been spotted filming a scene where character Bridget attempts to climb a tree, reports the Mirror. Pictures indicate that the idea is a nod to Bridget's infamous fireman's pole incident - when she flashed her bum while being filmed sliding down one in a fire station as a TV reporter.

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