Veteran Hollywood actor Robert De Niro recently shared that comedy was never part of his original career plans until he starred in the “Meet the Parents franchise.” In a conversation with Jimmy Fallon, De Niro discussed his role in the upcoming fourth installment of the franchise, “Focker and Law.” The actor expressed his surprise at becoming a fan favorite in comedic roles.
De Niro praised the script and cast of the new movie, crediting the humor and quality of the production. Fallon highlighted the involvement of Ben Stiller and Ariana Grande in the film, to which De Niro responded positively about Grande’s performance. The actor admitted that he had never envisioned himself doing comedy when he started his acting career.
“Meet the Parents” is a well-known American romantic comedy film that was released in 2000. The movie, directed by Jay Roach, features Ben Stiller as Greg Focker, who faces a series of challenges when meeting his girlfriend’s parents. The success of the original film led to sequels like “Meet the Fockers” and “Little Fockers.” A fourth film, titled “Focker-in-Law,” is currently in production and scheduled for release in Thanksgiving 2026.
