Ariana Grande opens up about working alongside Hollywood legend Robert De Niro

Focker In-Law, the new film in the Meet The Fockers franchise, is due to arrive in cinemas very soon. This time there's a new addition to the franchise with Ariana Grande playing the role of Olivia Jones, who is dating Henry Focker - Greg and Pam's son (played by Skylar Gisondo), starring alongside Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson.

Now, just a couple of weeks away from the film's release, Universal Pictures have released two featurettes, and an extended clip from the upcoming film.

Focker in-Law | A Look Inside

The first featurette includes an interview with Ariana Grande, who explains how she's been a huge fan of the Fockers franchise, followed by Ben Stiller, who reprises his role as Greg Focker and also serves as a producer on the upcoming movie. The featurette also includes some behind-the-scenes clips showing the cast having fun on the set.

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Focker in-Law | Working with a Legend

In the second featurette fans get to see an insight into filming the new movie, including interviews with Ariana, Eduardo Franco (Eduardo Villalobos) known for his role as Argyle in Stranger Things, and Skylar Gisondo who plays Henry Focker.

Ariana reveals what it was like to be on set with Hollywood royalty, saying: "It is the most surreal thing in the entire world, to see Mr De Niro on the call sheet."

Before Beanie Feldstein (who plays Samantha Focker) adds: "Obviously I was definitely intimidated to meet Bob (Robert De Niro), Skylar and I were texting 'are you going to talk to him today?' Then, 'You talk to him' and he's just the warmest, kindest (person)."

Extended clip

As well as the featurettes and trailer, Universal have also shared an extended clip from the film, showing the moment Greg Focker and Olivia Jones meet for the first time, on a flight where things get hilariously slightly out of hand. Watch it below...

Despite Ariana Grande being on a hiatus, she appeared on Jimmy Fallon's US talkshow alongside her co-stars Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro, to promote the new film. This was her first public appearance since she announced she would be stepping away from the spotlight.

Focker In-Law will arrive in cinemas on 25th November 2026.

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