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Leo Woodall Discusses 'Bridget Jones' Role and James Bond Speculation

The rising star reflects on his latest film, age-gap romances, and the possibility of stepping into the iconic 007 role.

  • Leo Woodall stars as Roxster, Bridget Jones' younger love interest, in the new film 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,' now in theaters and on streaming platforms.
  • The movie explores Bridget's journey as a widowed single mother navigating love and life after the death of Mark Darcy, played by Colin Firth in previous installments.
  • Woodall and Renée Zellweger addressed the film's portrayal of age-gap relationships, emphasizing its realism and challenging societal taboos.
  • While promoting the film, Woodall expressed interest in action roles and confirmed he would be open to playing James Bond, though no such offer has been made.
  • The actor described filming intimate scenes with Zellweger as awkward but praised the use of an intimacy coordinator to ensure authenticity and comfort on set.
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