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Topics: Ariana Grande, TV And Film, Social Media
Jen Thomas
Ariana Grande knows how to keep people on their toes, and fans have been left confused after her latest career move.
Following on from her leading lady role in Wicked, many people wondered if she would continue in a musical vein.
Instead, she's moving back into the comedy arena, after it was revealed Grand will be starring in a new Meet The Fockers film - called Focker-In-Law.
Grande isn't the only one announcing a different career move, after Nicole Kidman revealed she will be a death doula, and Kim Kardashian is heading to Broadway.
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The singer will star alongside Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro in the latest instalment of the smash-hit comedy.
She's no stranger to showing off her comic chops, after receiving high praise for her appearances on SNL and more.
Grande's fans have all flooded the internet, asking the same question about the new role.
"I'm confused. Who is she playing?" asked one.
"Which role will Ariana Grande be playing?" queried another.
Others assumed she was a new partner for Stiller and were questioning the age gap.
It appears none of them have heard of Google, as it's revealed Grande is playing the role of Olivia Jones, who is dating Ben Stiller's son in the movie.
It seems that Jones will be able to hold her own against Jack Byrnes (De Niro) and Greg Focker (Stiller) as she is a former FBI negotiator.
The film revolves around Jones meeting her boyfriend, Henry Focker's (Skylar Gisondo) family for the first time.
The roles are reversed for Stiller's Focker, who was the one subject to scrutiny in the previous movies.
"This cast makes zero sense… so I’m watching it day one," joked another.
Another hit out: "For a sec i thought this was AI… watching her go from pop star to comedy actress is depressing."
Not everyone is disappointed though, with one adding: "Ariana Grande x Ben Stiller x Robert De Niro?? This cast is chaos in the best way. I’m already seated."
The trailer for Focker-In-Law premiered at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, and introduced Ariana Grande as the surprise new character.
The project sees Stiller return to the screen after he has been busy producing and directing for recent projects.
In the trailer, Jones is seen undertaking the infamous lie detector test that Focker had to take previously, and she also performs the Heimlich Maneuver on him.
Despite many fans hoping for new music, it seems Grande is happiest acting, at least for now.