Ariana Grande is slated to star in the next installment of the " Meet the Parents " franchise. Universal Pictures confirmed to "Good Morning America" on Friday that the Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominated " Wicked " actress will star alongside Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller in the new film, which is expected to arrive next year.

John Hamburg, who co-wrote all three prior films, penned the screenplay for the new installment and is set to direct the comedy for Universal.

Ariana Grande is test driving a new character. The "Wicked" star is set to join Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller in an upcoming sequel of "Meet the Parents," E! News has confirmed.