Ariana Grande Reveals First Post-Wicked Movie Role In Meet The Parents Trailer

From Oz to… the Focker residence? Following the unprecedented success of the Wicked films, Ariana Grande has officially revealed her next project and joined the Meet the Parents crew. Paramount just dropped a teaser of her taking that iconic lie detector test, with the promise of a full trailer coming our way sooner than you think. Here is everything you need to know:
Ariana Grande’s next role
Ariana Grande well and truly conquered Hollywood last year with her Oscar-nominated turn in Wicked, and she’s clearly not slowing down. Our first look at Meet the Parents 4 arrived last night, confirming that Ari is officially joining the Focker-Byrnes cinematic universe.
The sneak peek shows Grande taking on the role of Olivia Jones, and confirms earlier reports that she will be playing the fiancée of Greg and Pam’s son. The short clip shows her acting alongside Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller as she takes Jack’s iconic lie detector, suggesting she is being vetted to join the family.
Our first look at Meet the Parents 4 arrived last night, confirming that Ari is officially joining the Focker-Byrnes cinematic universe.
While little more is known of the highly anticipated sequel following its 16-year hiatus from our screens, Paramount has confirmed that a full trailer will be dropping later today.
The internet reacts
The news of Ariana Grande’s new project has left fans eagerly anticipating the film’s release, with one Instagram user joking: “I’m seated. The theatre employees are scared and asking me to leave because it ‘isn’t even out yet’, but I’m simply too seated.”
Another fan wrote: “So beyond excited for this !!!! can’t wait to see Olivia Jones.” One also added: “Our girl!!!! So so excited omg.”
So beyond excited for this !!!! can’t wait to see Olivia Jones.