Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 3.5K Rihanna has been cast in the voice role of Smurfette in a new live-action hybrid feature from Paramount Animation, “The Smurfs Movie.” The superstar made a surprise in-person appearance at CinemaCon, Las Vegas’ annual convention of movie theater owners, to make the announcement on Thursday. “I tried to get the Papa Smurf role but It didn’t work out,” the singer joked on stage at Caesar’s Palace Hotel and Casino, alongside Paramount Animation head Ramsey Naito. It was revealed that Rihanna will star, write and record original songs, and produce the upcoming project. Clad in a stonewash denim cape, she also confirmed she is in her third trimester of pregnancy with her second child. The film, according to Naito, will explore themes of identity and ask the central question, “What is a Smurf?” More Articles You Would Love VIDEO: “I Get Really Picky, Scared & Cautious With Products” – Rihanna On Skin Sensitivity + What You Need To Know Majid Michel, Olivia Yace & More To Judge The Next Miss Grand Ghana 2022 Tonight! Rihanna previously lent her voice to the DreamWorks animated feature “Home,” which grossed over $380 million at the worldwide box office. Her live-action screen credits include “Battleship,” “This Is the End,” “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets,” “Ocean’s 8” and “Guava Island.” Based on comic books by the Belgian artist Peyo, the tribe of little blue creatures previously enjoyed a modern film franchise at Sony Pictures, which kicked off over a decade ago. Director Raja Gosnell (“Scooby-Doo”) made two live-action hybrid films starring Neil Patrick Harris and voices including Julia Roberts, Katy Perry, Hank Azaria and Joe Manganiello. The film is set to hit theaters on Feb. 14, 2025. Pam Brady wrote the script, and Chris Miller will direct. Read More Like This On Outside Africa Celebrity Watch UPCOMING PRIORITY EVENTS! VIEW ALL EVENTS To Submit stories Email: [email protected] or HashTag #FashionGHANA Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail FashionGHANA Admin FashionGHANA.com is a Fashion PR Company, Events planning & management team as well as Africa's leading Fashion Media House. Get Intouch with us and let's see how we can help you grow. info@FashionGHANAcom More For You Beyoncé Choses ‘Made in Senegal’ Fashion To Compliment Her Coachella Look & Surprise... PICS: Rihanna and A$AP Are Still Laying Down Trendy Couple Goals For Fashionistas;... Neo Akpofure AMVCAs Blazer By Ambaosa Blazer Still Shining As A Beacon Of... VIDEO: Disturbing Footage Of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Beating Ex Girlfriend Cassie In Hotel... TUNE IN: Afrobeats Giant Burna Boy Hops On The Remix For Worldwide Trending... VIDEO: Watch The Moment Stevie Wonder Swore His Oath Of Allegiance To Ghana... PIC: See All The Images From Meghan Markle & Harry’s Trip To Nigeria PICS: NFL’s Most Stylish Player Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Spotted Pounding Fufu In Ghanaian Style PICS: Glitz, Glamour, and Fashion Finesse: See All The Haute Blazing Looks From... PICS: Incase You missed Out On Anok Yai’s Shine At Met Gala After... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.