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The first look at the highly anticipated Smurfs movie is here, and no one is more excited than its star, Rihanna. The Grammy award-winning icon, who voices Smurfette in the upcoming animated film, took to Instagram to celebrate the trailer’s release. Read more and check out the trailer inside.
The official trailer for the new Smurfs movie is finally here. Rihanna leads an all-star cast in a Smurfy New Adventure. She shared a playful nod to her latest role.
“Officially in my Blue Era 💙💎💦,” she captioned the post, sending fans into a frenzy.
Check out her post below:
Directed by Chris Miller, the new Smurfs film follows Smurfette as she embarks on a thrilling mission into the real world to rescue Papa Smurf (voiced by John Goodman) after he’s kidnapped by evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel. Alongside her fellow Smurfs and some unexpected human allies, Smurfette must uncover what truly defines their destiny in order to save the universe.
The film boasts a star-studded voice cast, including James Corden, Nick Offerman, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, Kurt Russell, and John Goodman. Rihanna isn’t just lending her voice to the film, but she’s also producing it, along with Jay Brown, Ty Ty Smith, and Ryan Harris under Paramount Animation.
Rihanna’s “Blue Era” is already iconic. Fans immediately latched onto Rihanna’s “Blue Era” caption, speculating whether this is just about Smurfs or if she’s hinting at aesthetic inspiration for her next album (which the Navy has been patiently waiting on). Whatever the case, Rihanna’s excitement for the film is infectious.
The trailer gives a glimpse of her take on Smurfette, bringing her signature charm and attitude to the beloved blue heroine. Rihanna’s deep dive into animation is a major moment. Not just for the Smurfs franchise, but for her fans, who are eager to see her in this new creative space.
With Rihanna at the helm and an adventure-packed storyline, Smurfs is shaping up to be a must-watch family film this summer. The movie is set to bring nostalgia for longtime fans while introducing a new generation to the magic of the little blue creatures.
Get ready to enter Rihanna’s Blue Era! Because when the Smurfs hit theaters, it’s about to be a smurftastic summer.
