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    "Ariana Grande swaps ‘Wicked’ for chaotic comedy in ‘Focker-In-Law’ trailer",
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  "textContent": "Ariana Grande is stepping into a very different on-screen world, trading her  _Wicked_ persona for a chaotic comedy role in the first trailer for  _Focker-In-Law_.\n\nThe film marks the latest instalment in the long-running  _Meet the Parents_ franchise and sees Grande starring alongside Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro.\n\n\n\n\n\n## Ariana Grande steps into comedy chaos\n\nThe trailer introduces Grande as Olivia Jones, a trained FBI hostage negotiator who enters the famously tense Focker family dynamic as a potential future daughter-in-law.\n\nFrom the outset, her character is put to the test by De Niro’s Jack Byrnes, who subjects her to a lie detector in a bid to determine whether she can be trusted. Olivia holds her own throughout, matching the family’s intensity and navigating the awkward, high-pressure environment with ease.\n\nThe clip leans heavily into the franchise’s signature humour, built around uncomfortable encounters, family scrutiny and escalating tension, with Grande positioned at the centre of it all.\n\n## Return of a comedy franchise\n\nDirected by John Hamburg, the film continues the story established in  _Meet the Parents_ (2000),  _Meet the Fockers_ (2004) and  _Little Fockers_ (2010).\n\nThe new instalment also stars Owen Wilson, Beanie Feldstein, Eduardo Franco, Blythe Danner and Teri Polo.\n\n_Focker-In-Law_ is set for release on November 26, aligning with the US Thanksgiving holiday.\n\n## Post-‘Wicked’ shift for Grande\n\nThe role marks a tonal shift for Grande following her turn as Glinda in  _Wicked_ , which earned her an Academy Award nomination and introduced her to a new wave of film audiences.\n\nWhile she has not released a new album since  _Eternal Sunshine_ in 2024, Grande is set to return to touring later this year, with dates planned across North America and the UK.\n\nWith  _Focker-In-Law_ , she now moves into a more comedic, fast-paced role, placing her in one of Hollywood’s most recognisable family comedy franchises.\n\nThe post Ariana Grande swaps ‘Wicked’ for chaotic comedy in ‘Focker-In-Law’ trailer appeared first on HUM News English.",
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