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Ariana Grande to star in ‘Meet the parents 4' alongside Stiller and De Niro
After making waves with her Oscar-nominated performance as Glinda in Wicked, global pop icon Ariana Grande is set to return to the silver screen this time in a laugh-out-loud family will join Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller in the newest chapter of Universal Pictures' hit Meet the Parents series, marking her first major film role since the musical Veterans Poised to Return
Fans of the beloved franchise may see familiar faces once again. Original cast members Blythe Danner and Teri Polo are expected to reprise their original trilogy, launched in 2000, became a box office juggernaut, with its mix of awkward family dynamics and sharp humor striking a chord with audiences worldwide. The franchise grossed over $1.13 billion Cast as Bold New FianceWhile plot details are tightly guarded, sources say the story will follow the son of Greg and Pam (played by Stiller and Polo) as he gets engaged to a strong-willed, unconventional woman a character set to be played by Grande. Her role promises to add a fresh and chaotic twist to the family's ever-complicated Production TeamAs reported by Hollywood Reporter, the team includes co-writer John Hamburg, who will also direct and write the screenplay. The production is done by an impressive team, including Jane Rosenthal and De Niro (Tribeca Productions), Jay Roach (Delirious Media), and Ben Stiller and John Lesher (Red Hour Films). Universal has locked a release date of November 25, Return to Her Acting Though primarily known for her chart-topping music, Grande began her career in acting with Nickelodeon's critically acclaimed role in Wicked earned her Golden Globe, SAG, and BAFTA nominations, proving her versatility on next appear in Wicked: For Good, set for release in November 2025, before diving into comedy with the Meet the Parents revival.
