Jo Wallett

Jo Wallett’s name keeps popping up in some of the most buzzworthy British films of the last few years. She’s part of the creative magic behind “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” which, let’s be real, has fans both nervous and excited. Bridget’s back, older, maybe a little wiser, and still wildly relatable in her chaos. Wallett’s fingerprints are all over the mix of nostalgia and fresh wit that makes this new chapter pop, and honestly, people are dying to see if Bridget finally gets her act together—though, come on, it wouldn’t be Bridget if she did. And then there’s “Wicked Little Letters,” that sharp, wickedly funny flick set in a prim English town where scandal erupts over, well, nasty anonymous letters. Wallett helped nail that perfect blend of small-town gossip, absurdity, and just the right amount of bite. It’s that rare kind of comedy that’s clever, but doesn’t take itself too seriously, and it’s obvious she gets British humor better than most. Don’t sleep on “Catherine Called Birdy,” either. That one’s a medieval romp with a modern edge—awkward teen girl energy meets old-school feudal drama. Wallett helped steer it away from cheesy territory, keeping things raw and genuinely funny, but with a beating heart underneath all the mud and mischief. Her work ties these projects together: smart, a little cheeky, and always with a human touch that makes the characters stick in your brain long after the credits roll.