Ben Stiller Raves About Ariana Grande in 'Focker In-Law': 'So Funny'
The upcoming film reunites original cast members and introduces Ariana Grande in a unique role, continuing the beloved comedy series with a 2026 release date.
- Ben Stiller will return as Greg Focker in the fourth installment of the Meet the Parents franchise, titled Focker-in-Law, set to be released on November 25, 2026.
- The sequel follows the original 2000 comedy and its 2010 follow-up, with John Hamburg returning as writer and director amidst ongoing talks with Barbra Streisand.
- Ariana Grande, confirmed to join the cast, has received praise from Stiller for blending in well alongside Robert De Niro, Owen Wilson, and returning cast members Teri Polo and Blythe Danner.
- Stiller described Grande as "such a pro," "so funny," and said her role is "very unique," while mentioning that Streisand's return is "in process" and desired by the cast.
- This new installment reflects the characters' passage of time and suggests the franchise aims to reconnect with its legacy while introducing fresh dynamics with new cast members.
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Ben Stiller raves about Ariana Grande in 'Focker In-Law': 'So funny'
Ariana Grande attends the 2025 MTV VMAs (Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic) Ariana Grande‘s first big-screen comedic role will be in the upcoming Meet the Parents sequel Focker In-Law, and so far producer and star Ben Stiller thinks she’s been doing a great job. Ariana will play the future daughter-in-law of Stiller’s character, Greg Focker. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight on the Emmys red carpet, Stiller said, “We’ve been shooting about a month and I’…
‘Focker-In-Law’ Star Ben Stiller On Working With Ariana Grande & Hints Barbra Streisand Return Is “In Process”
Ben Stiller hit the Emmys red carpet and teased the Meet the Parents sequel that will reunite him with Robert De Niro, Teri Polo, and Blythe Danner. Ariana Grande is set to join the cast of the comedy, and the Severance producer gave insight into what it has been like working with her. “What’s surprising, and maybe not really surprising, is how amazingly she blended in,” Stiller told E! News. “She’s such a pro, she’s so funny, she’s so talen…
Ben Stiller raves about Ariana Grande in 'Focker In-Law': 'So funny' - Everett Post
Ariana Grande‘s first big-screen comedic role will be in the upcoming Meet the Parents sequel Focker In-Law, and so far producer and star Ben Stiller thinks she’s been doing a great job. Ariana will play the future daughter-in-law of Stiller’s character, Greg Focker. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight on the Emmys red carpet, Stiller said, “We’ve been shooting about a month and I’ve been having the best time with her.” “She’s incredible: so much…
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