Fans are abuzz with the possibility of seeing “You” series star Penn Badgley in Ariana Grande’s upcoming music video for her song “The Boy Is Mine.” The music video is set to be released on June 7th, fueling excitement among fans.
“The Boy Is Mine,” Ariana Grande’s hit song, is part of her “Eternal Sunshine” studio album which debuted earlier this year to fans’ delight.
With the much-awaited music video’s debut fast approaching, numerous followers have hypothesized that Grande has enlisted the talents of a famous actor for the production.
Penn Badgley’s name has surged to the forefront among fan theories. Fans know him from the Netflix series “You,” as well as from the popular TV show “Gossip Girl.”
Indications of Badgley’s participation heightened when Grande, the Grammy Award-winning artist, re-shared a humorous video to her Instagram Stories on Sunday, hinting at the 37-year-old actor’s potential presence in the video.
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The singer’s reposted content contained a text overlay stating, “The entire Internet is abuzz asking if Penn is in ‘The Boy is Mine’ MV.”
The accompanying video showed an inquisitive group of foxes venturing toward a house, in a playful representation of curious fans.
Grande enhanced the intrigue by placing a gif of three cats with quizzically wagging tails and an overlying question mark within their thought bubble.
This teaser was widely discussed on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, where fans conjectured about the collaboration.
Comments like “Music video of the year is coming,” and “Oh, this is about to be one of her best music videos” flooded social media.
One fan asserted, “This is practically a confirmation lol,” while another shared, “Whoa, Penn Badgley in an Ariana Grande music video? That’s gonna be interesting!”
An exciting response came from a viewer who wrote, “If he turns into Joe at the end I would FREAKING SCREAM,” referencing Badgley’s character from “You.”
Connecting the Clues
Last week, Ariana Grande shared a sneak peek of “The Boy Is Mine” on Instagram, revealing clips that intensify the speculation around Badgley’s involvement.
A teaser video showed an unknown man, from the back, who strongly resembled the actor, placing a beverage on a counter and cooling it with ice.
The enigmatic man is then spotted putting his head under running water from the faucet, all while donning a white, possibly button-up, shirt.
The scene then transitions to a slightly gaping bathroom door, with a hand sporting black, claw-like nails reaching through.
“Meow,” Grande fittingly captioned the post, adding to the shroud of mystery.
Another snippet posted on her Instagram Story last week depicted a portrait, in pencil drawing style with the name “Max” inscribed, generating a dark, “Gossip Girl”-esque ambiance.
Subsequently, fans on X put forth the provocative idea that Penn Badgley may indeed be the lead in the up-and-coming video.
“Streets saying the man is PENN Badgley and Ariana is catwoman. THE GAGGGG you will be OMGGG,” an excited fan exclaimed on X.
Additional Exciting Ventures
Apart from her album endeavors, Ariana Grande has also been preparing for the screen adaptation of the beloved Broadway hit “Wicked.”
The novel-based 2003 musical spectacular has been reimagined as a movie set to release on November 27th this year.
Ariana stars as Galinda “Glinda” the Good Witch in the motion picture directed by Jon M. Chu.
Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo will embody the character Elphaba Thropp, known as The Wicked Witch of the West, in this cinematic venture.
Though only Part 1 debuts this year, fans are heralding it the “movie of the year,” particularly after the trailer’s premiere last month.
The motion picture features Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum, and Michelle Yeoh among its cast, with additional talents such as Bowen Yang and Keala Settle.
Jon Chu previously released a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the eagerly-awaited film, capturing Ariana’s reaction upon landing the role of Glinda. Overwhelmed, she vowed to Chu that she would “take such good care of her.”
FAQs about Ariana Grande’s ‘The Boy Is Mine’ Music Video
- Is Penn Badgley confirmed to be in Ariana Grande’s “The Boy Is Mine” music video?
While not officially confirmed, Ariana Grande has teased that Penn Badgley may be featured in the music video which has led to strong speculation among fans.
- When will Ariana Grande’s “The Boy Is Mine” music video be released?
The music video is scheduled for release on June 7th.
- What is the theme of the “The Boy Is Mine” music video?
Based on the teasers, the theme seems to involve a mysterious and possibly dark narrative, although exact details are not known.
- Is “The Boy Is Mine” part of an album?
Yes, the song is from Ariana Grande’s album “Eternal Sunshine” which was released earlier this year.
- Will there be any more hints about the video?
Ariana Grande may continue to drop hints and teasers on her social media as the release date approaches.