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See - Sada Elbalad
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Ariana Grande Joins "Meet the Parents 4"
Yara Sameh Ariana Grande has found her next major movie role in Universal's 'Meet the Parents 4.' Fresh off her Academy Award-nominated performance as Glinda in 'Wicked,' Grande continues her relationship with the studio by joining one of its most successful franchises. The 'Meet the Parents' movies — the 2000 original film and its sequels 'Meet the Fockers' and 'Little Fockers' — have grossed $1.13 billion in global box office. John Hamburg, who co-wrote all three prior films, wrote the screenplay and is set to direct the film, with the original cast including Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo and Blythe Danner returning to star. While the plot details for the fourth installment are being kept under wraps, but in this week's Variety cover story, producer Jane Rosenthal teased that 'Stiller is now the same age that [De Niro] was when we did the first one, and his kids have grown up, and they have to come home and meet the parents.' Rosenthal and De Niro will produce through Tribeca Productions. Jay Roach will produce through Delirious Media. Stiller and John Lesher will produce through Red Hour Films. Hamburg will produce through Particular Pictures. Executive VP of production development Matt Reilly and director of production development Jacqueline Garell will oversee the project for the studio. 'Meet the Parents 4' will release theatrically on November 25, 2026 via Universal. Grande's casting is a coup, despite the studio's close ties to the star ('Wicked: For Good,' the hotly anticipated second chapter of Jon M. Chu's feature adaptation of the Broadway musical with Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, arrives in theaters on November 21.) Grande, of course, is one of the bestselling music artists of all time, with her pop music career marked by nine Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits and two Grammy wins (from 15 nominations), among other accolades. Now, as an actress, Grande is not only an Oscar nominee (earning one of the film's 10 nominations) but also has recognition from the Golden Globes, SAG, and BAFTA. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Major Pop Star Just Landed Lead Role in 'Meet the Parents' Sequel
Major Pop Star Just Landed Lead Role in 'Meet the Parents' Sequel originally appeared on Parade. Ariana Grande fans, this one's for you! The pop star landed a leading role in the upcoming Meet the Parents sequel, per E! News. Grande, 31, will join original cast members Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Blythe Danner, and Teri Polo for the highly anticipated movie. Although details about her character are still under wraps, the film's release date is set for November 26 of this year—just in time to celebrate the holidays with your in-laws! The original Meet the Parents hit theaters on October 6, 2000, as a remake of a 1992 indie film of the same name. In December 2004, Dustin Hoffman and Barbara Streisand were introduced to the franchise in Meet the Fockers. Finally, in 2010, Little Fockers rounded out the then-trilogy. Earlier this year, Stiller, 59, who plays Greg Focker, hinted at the possibility of a fourth movie. 'I think everybody wants to make it happen,' the Severance creator said at the time in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Stiller also teased a potential storyline. 'Maybe Greg has a couple of kids, and maybe one of them is getting married,' he explained. Again, Grande's role is still unknown, but based on Stiller's description, she may be playing his daughter! Of course, the reception to her joining the cast has been well-received on social media. 'So proud of my girl,' one user commented via Instagram. 'Booked and busy!' added another. 'She is absolutely going to kill it,' a third user chimed in, while a fourth gushed, 'It's a good day to be an Ariana Grande fan.' Related: Major Pop Star Just Landed Lead Role in 'Meet the Parents' Sequel first appeared on Parade on May 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Ariana Grande to star in Meet the Parents 4
Ariana Grande is set to star in 'Meet the Parents 4'. The 31-year-old pop star – who recently won plaudits for her work as Glinda, the good witch in 'Wicked' – will join Ben Stiller, 59, and Robert De Niro, 81, in the eagerly awaited fourth film in the 'Meet the Parents' franchise, according to Deadline. Teri Polo and Blythe Danner will also return for the new film, the first in the series since 2010 movie 'Little Fockers'. John Hamburg - who wrote the screenplay for the previous three movies, 2000's 'Meet the Parents' and its follow-ups 'Meet the Fockers' and 'Little Fockers' – will pen the script. De Niro is expected to produce the film alongside his Tribeca Festival cofounder Jane Rosenthal through Tribeca Productions, while Stiller will also produce through his company Red Hour films. The original film stars Ben as Greg, a nurse who suffers a series of unfortunate events while visiting his girlfriend's parents (De Niro and Danner). Polo stars as Greg's girlfriend and Owen Wilson plays Pam's ex-boyfriend. Plot details are being kept under wraps but the film is set for release on November 25, 2026. While she has found huge success as a popstar, after first starting out on TV, Ariana previously revealed she hopes to make more movies after the success of 'Wicked'. She told ScreenDaily: 'I would love to exist in this space for a while longer. I love finding characters that make people feel seen and human. I'd love to continue on this road.'
Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Ariana Grande Joins 'Meet the Parents' Sequel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors According to a report from Deadline, 'Wicked' star Ariana Grande has joined Universal's upcoming 'Meet the Parents' sequel, which is reported to premiere on Nov. 25, 2026. Ariana Grande has been cast in 'MEET THE PARENTS 4'. Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo and Blythe Danner are all reprising their roles. In theaters on November 25, 2026. — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 30, 2025 The first 'Meet the Parents' starred Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, and Blythe Danner and was a major box office success, grossing $330 million in the global box office and inspiring two sequels: 'Meet the Fockers' and 'Little Fockers.' Ariana Grande attends the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California. Ariana Grande attends the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, is fresh off her first Academy Award nomination for her performance as Glinda in 'Wicked.' She is set to reprise the role in 'Wicked: For Good,' which is scheduled to hit theaters on Nov. 21, 2025. You will be changed. Wicked: For Good only in theaters November 21. — Wicked Movie (@wickedmovie) May 14, 2025 One of the most streamed musical artists of all time, Grande has also taken home two Grammy Awards: Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Rain on Me" with Lady Gaga More Entertainment: 'Lilo & Stitch' Live-Action Remake Breaks Numerous Box Office Records For more film and entertainment news, head on over to Newsweek Entertainment. This story is currently being updated...
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ben Stiller was taken aback by Pat McAfee's brutal Knicks trolling: ‘Seems a little cartoonish'
Actor and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller said he didn't know much about Pat McAfee before Game 4 on Tuesday night. He's since become a bit more acquainted with what he's all about after the ESPN personality dropped a WWE-style promo on Stiller, Timothée Chalamet and Spike Lee late in the Pacers' win over the Knicks from inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse. In the viral moment, McAfee called the trio 'bigwigs from the big city' before naming each one of them to elicit boos. Advertisement He then told the Pacers fans to 'send these sons of bitches back to New York with their ears ringing.' Stiller, who has starred in hit movies like 'Meet the Parents' and 'Dodgeball' and served as the executive producer of 'Severance,' discussed the whole thing during an appearance on SNY's 'The Putback with Ian Begley' on Wednesday morning. Advertisement The actor admitted to being 'not familiar with his game' before asking if he had been a field goal kicker or a place kicker. Begley informed Stiller that McAfee was a punter with the Colts and later added that he is also a color commentator for WWE's 'Monday Night Raw' in addition to hosting his popular sports talk show on the Worldwide Leader. 3 Pat McAfee speaking to the fans during a timeout during Game 4 on May 27, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post 'I wasn't aware of that,' Stiller said. 'I did know that Timothée had been on his show. And I was like, 'Oh, that's your boy. That's your guy.' So when that happened, I was a little bit like, 'Whoa.' But the WWE aspect of it, I get it. It's just not the way it happens in New York. He should come to the Garden for Game 5.' Advertisement The celeb then suggested that McAfee wouldn't be booed if he had shown up in New York and would receive a cheer from the Madison Square Garden crowd. 3 Ben Stiller is seen during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers. Getty Images Though it does seem unlikely after McAfee's Game 4 attempt to hype up the crowd. 'They'll put him up on the screen and they'll show him punting the ball and everybody will give him a nice cheer,' Stiller said. 'That's how we do it in New York. But I get it, it was fun. He was just trying to get the crowd riled up. It was a little bit out of the blue. It's also like, are we really doing the narrative of 'Hicks versus Knicks'? Like the bigwigs from New York? It just seems a little cartoonish. But then again, it goes with the WWE.' Advertisement The 'Hicks versus Knicks' narrative that Stiller was referring to was popularized during the battles between the Knicks and Pacers in the 1990s. 3 Pat McAfee after speaking to the crowd in the fourth quarter. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post While the renewed rivalry between the Pacers has been plenty of fun on the court and inside the building, it has led to some darker moments outside the arenas. Knicks fans were seen throwing trash at a Pacers fan following the Game 6 win in the second round over the Celtics, and a different Pacers supporter was charged with stabbing two Knicks fans at a brewery in Indiana during Game 2.
