Rihanna joins The Smurfs Movie squad as the voice of Smurfette
Los Angeles, California - Rihanna is set to voice the beloved character Smurfette in the upcoming Smurfs movie!
At CinemaCon 2023, Rihanna announced that she will be voicing "a little blue bada**," aka the fan-favorite character of Smurfette, in Paramount Animation's upcoming The Smurfs Movie.
The chart-topping singer will also have a hand in producing the movie and will also be adding original songs to the film's soundtrack.
According to a recent report from Deadline, Chris Miller, director of The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, will be directing The Smurfs Movie alongside co-director Matt Landon.
The upcoming film's production team includes Ryan Harris, Laurence "Jay" Brown, and Tyran "Ty-Ty" Smith.
Fans of RiRi have taken to Twitter to express their excitement about new songs from the 35-year-old, stating things like "this is so major," and "I can’t wait."
So throw on your Smurf hat and get ready to witness a boatload of magic! With Rihanna's multitalented self included, it's safe to say the role is in good hands.
The Smurfs Movie hits theaters on February 14, 2025.
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