Universal Pictures Unveils First Trailer for "Focker-In-Law"
The next chapter in the long-running comedy franchise is officially on the way. Universal Pictures has premiered the first trailer for "Focker-In-Law," the fourth installment in the "Meet the Parents" film series. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release during the Thanksgiving holiday period.
The story shifts focus to the next generation, centering on the son of the original film's protagonists.
Key Production Details
- Studio: Universal Pictures
- Release Window: Thanksgiving holiday period
- Director & Screenwriter: John Hamburg
- Producers: Ben Stiller, John Hamburg, John Lesher, and Jay Roach
Cast
Returning cast members include:
- Ben Stiller
- Robert De Niro
- Blythe Danner
- Teri Polo
- Owen Wilson
New cast members include:
- Ariana Grande
- Skyler Gisondo
Franchise Background
The "Meet the Parents" franchise began with a film released in 2000. The original movie centered on Greg Focker (Ben Stiller), a male nurse seeking approval from his girlfriend's father, Jack Byrnes (Robert De Niro), a former CIA agent. Owen Wilson played the role of the girlfriend's former fiancé.
John Hamburg, who directs the new film, co-wrote the screenplays for the three prior films in the franchise. He is the sole writer of the screenplay for "Focker-In-Law."
Plot of the New Film
"Focker-In-Law" focuses on the son (played by Skyler Gisondo) of the characters Greg Focker and Pam Byrnes (played by Ben Stiller and Teri Polo, respectively). The central story involves this character becoming engaged to a woman played by Ariana Grande.
According to the studio's provided description, the character is described as "feisty" and "seemingly all wrong for him."