Ariana Grande to Star in Meet the Parents 4: Confirmed by Robert De Niro

Ariana Grande to Star in Meet the Parents 4: Confirmed by Robert De Niro

Ariana Grande has been confirmed to star in Meet the Parents 4 alongside Robert De Niro. De Niro, 81, verified the rumors during an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Although De Niro admitted he doesn't know Grande personally, he recalled meeting her years ago on Saturday Night Live. Grande, 31, is set to play a "ball-busting" woman engaged to marry the son of Ben Stiller and Teri Polo's characters in the comedy series.

The cast of Meet the Parents has been hyping up the upcoming installment, with De Niro, Stiller, Polo, and director Jay Roach discussing the franchise's 25th anniversary at the Tribeca Festival. Stiller praised Grande's talent and comedic skills, hinting that her character will be a pivotal part of the movie. The fourth movie will be directed by John Hamburg, known for co-writing the previous films in the series.

Grande, known for her music career and acting in Wicked, will make her debut in Meet the Parents 4 following her acclaimed performance in the musical. The movie is expected to bring a fresh and humorous dynamic to the beloved franchise. Stay tuned for more updates on the highly anticipated comedy featuring Grande and De Niro.