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RENEÉ Zellweger is pulling on a new pair of giant pants as she returns to our screens as Bridget Jones - with a new man in tow.

In first look photos as shooting begins in London, Bridget, played by the Oscar-winning actress, 55, is seen getting herself classically in trouble.

Renee Zellweger is back as Bridget Jones
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Renee Zellweger is back as Bridget JonesCredit: Splash
Leo Woodall will play her younger lover
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Leo Woodall will play her younger loverCredit: Splash
The star was seen talking on her phone in between takes
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The star was seen talking on her phone in between takesCredit: Splash
The duo were seen sharing a giggle in between shots
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The duo were seen sharing a giggle in between shotsCredit: Splash

Thankfully, there's always a dishy man nearby to help her out of trouble.

Leo Woodall - who stole our hearts in One Day after his breakout role in The White Lotus - is playing her would-be lover.

In new pics, the pair are seen heading on a romantic date, with the actors sharing a giggle in between takes.

The couple were seen shooting a scene outside the trendy Electric Cinema, with Bridget leaning against a huge wall mural as Leo's character arrives.

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The new instalment of Bridget Jones's Diary will follow the third book in the series by Helen Fielding.

It tracks the unlucky-in-love character as she deals with the death of her beloved Mark Darcy (who is played by Colin Firth in the films).

Now, she has to navigate life without him as she raises their two children.

This is made all the more difficult with a new man in her life, and the return of her philandering ex, Daniel Cleaver (played by Hugh Grant).

A source told The Sun: “Bridget is going to be a real cougar in the new film and she’ll be seen starting a relationship with a much younger character played by Leo.

“He was thrilled about landing the part and will have a major role as her love interest in Mad About The Boy."

Official trailer for Bridget Jones's Diary starring Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant

“Bridget is a single mum trying to navigate a new world of social media and dating apps after Mark’s death, so she’s definitely going to end up in a pickle," they added.

“Hugh Grant is back as Daniel Cleaver, so there will be a love triangle between Bridget’s older flame and this much younger new man.”

Author Fielding, 66, said of Mad About The Boy getting the big screen treatment: “Every film that gets made is a miracle. I think it’s really difficult to make films and to make them happen and to make them good — and we want it to be really good.”

Zellweger was seen giggling as she waiting for the take to start
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Zellweger was seen giggling as she waiting for the take to startCredit: Splash
The 2001 movie became an international smash-hit and remains a rom-com classic
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The 2001 movie became an international smash-hit and remains a rom-com classicCredit: Alamy
The pair were enjoying each others' company as they headed out on a date
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The pair were enjoying each others' company as they headed out on a dateCredit: Splash
The original movie saw Bridget torn between Mark Darcy and Daniel Cleaver
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The original movie saw Bridget torn between Mark Darcy and Daniel CleaverCredit: Alamy
Bridget now has to navigate life after the death of her husband
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Bridget now has to navigate life after the death of her husbandCredit: TillenDove
Leo and Renee clearly have chemistry as Bridget takes a lover 28 years younger than her
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Leo and Renee clearly have chemistry as Bridget takes a lover 28 years younger than herCredit: Splash
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