Emma Thompson 'brought on board to rewrite script for nightmare third Bridget Jones movie'

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She won an Oscar for her adaptation of Sense And Sensibility, and now Emma Thompson is reportedly set to turn her hand to saving the third Bridget Jones film.

The 55-year-old actress is said to have been recruited to rescue the ailing movie after cast members gave the proposed storyline the thumbs down.

Bosses at Working Title Films have called in the British star to 'rewrite the first draft' of Bridget Jones Baby, which was originally penned by Bridget creator Helen Fielding and One Day author David Nicholls.

As well as no Hugh Grant, it's unclear whether the film's lead actress Reneé Zellweger would reprise her famous role after writer Fielding admitted she had lost touch with her.

The third film is expected to be very different from Fielding's novel Mad About The Boy, which sees a widowed Bridget in her early 50's raising her two young children as a single mother following the death of Darcy.

Bridget Jones’ Diary, the first installment in the franchise, was a box office smash in 2001, taking $281m around the world and breaking UK box office records.



Its sequel The Edge of Reason maintained its predecessor’s blockbuster takings with $262m in 2004 - but was panned by critics.

Instead the new screenplay is said to spare the life of Colin Firth’s Mark Darcy character and look at Bridget’s desire to become a mother in her early forties.


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Emma Thompson and mum Phyllida Law receive doctorates in Glasgow STV 2 July 2013 08:48 BST (STV)

Emma Thompson and her mother Phyllida Law have received honorary doctorates in drama from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, which is based in Glasgow.

The women were awarded with doctorates in drama from the renowned educational centre, formerly known as the Royal Scottish Academy for Music and Drama (RSAMD).

Oscar-winner Emma, who has starred in a number of titles in the genres of television and film, from her stint in eighties series Alfresco and Tutti Frutti to movies such as Love Actually to the Harry Potter movies, is also an accomplished screenwriter, having penned scripts for works including the 1995 film Sense and Sensibility.

It is just the latest honour for the star, with Emma picking up a number of Baftas and Oscars throughout her long-running career.

Emma was born into a family of actors. Her father was Eric Thompson, creator of The Magic Roundabout and her mother is also a successful actress. Her sister is actress Sophie Thompson, and Emma's husband is Royal Conservatoire alumnus Greg Wise.

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Born: September 10, 1960 (age 52), Grayshott

Height: 6' 2" (1.87 m)

Spouse: Livia Giuggioli (m. 1997)

Siblings: Jonathan Firth, Katie Firth

Children: William Joseph Firth, Luca Firth, Matteo Firth

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Emma Thompson and her lookalike daughter Gaia step out in matching outfits... and they've even got the same haircut By EMILY SHERIDAN PUBLISHED: 06:06 EST, 17 May 2012 | UPDATED: 08:04 EST, 17 May 2012 MAIL ON LINE

The film title may be Men In Black III, but Emma Thompson decided to look at the opposite end of the spectrum when it came to dressing her and her daughter.

The actress, 53, and her daughter Gaia, 12, made a rare red carpet appearance together at the former's latest film premiere.

And as if their similar features weren't enough to let onlookers know they were mother and daughter, the pair were dressing in similar clothing and even had matching haircuts.


Arriving at the Leicester Square screening last night, the Oscar winner was wearing a pristine white Maria Grachvogel trouser suit, while Gaia complemented her mother in a white Zara shift dress and matching pashmina.

Thompson and her husband Greg Wise rarely bring their daughter to public events.


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Imelda Staunton Joins Maleficent Sam Riley and more aboard fairy tale 07 May 2012 | Written by James White | Source: The Hollywood Reporter (EMPIRE)

Being around magic in Nanny McPhee and two of the Harry Potter films has clearly not put Imelda Staunton off the idea. She’s signed on to lead a batch of British actors into the cast of Disney’s Maleficent, joining stars Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning.

Robert Stromberg is behind the camera for the film, a new, live-action version of Sleeping Beauty that puts Maleficent’s point of view front and centre.

Staunton and Lesley Manville are playing Knotgrass and Flittle, two of the pixies who help to take care of Fanning’s Princess Aurora. Miranda Richardson is aboard to play Queen Ulla, the Fairy Queen who happens to be Maleficent’s aunt, and not all that keen on her niece.

Kenneth Cranham will be the human king, who has his eye on conquering the fairy kingdom, while Sam Riley has landed the role of Diaval, a raven who can shift into human form and serves Maleficent.


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Colin Firth on Ellen a while ago - plugging Nanny McPhee

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