Universal PicturesBellas, assemble! A third installment of the Pitch Perfect franchise is on its way.
Of course, the studio is keeping a tight lid on all the details of the next flick so we're going to have to use our imaginations. Here's what we think we know: The original Bellas are no more. But that's a good thing! They've all graduated and gone off to do important but decidedly less awesome things than a cappella competitions. Good for them.
That means, however, that we might have to get used to the idea of a third Pitch Perfect without our beloved Anna Kendrick or Rebel Wilson (might being the operative word here). To prepare, we've pulled together a group of kickass ladies who we think could serve out the good Bella name honorably. Or at least with some really sweet dance moves. Ahead, a few of our dream choices for the next round.
Hailee Steinfeld: Okay, this one's a no-brainer. We don't want to spoil too much if you haven't seen Pitch Perfect 2 yet (but what's wrong with you?!), so we'll just say that it's clear there's a spot for her in the next installment. We're putting it out the studio's negotiators that they need to make this happen. Not only is Steinfeld great for the job, but she can help round up some of her girl gang to join in our dream casting. Which brings us to...
Taylor Swift: We know from the "Bad Blood" video that she works great with Hailee, and the movie's previous stars want her in the sequel, too. She might have to brush up on some of the more difficult choreography, but the vocals and the girl power 'tude are all there.
Ariana Grande: Okay, okay we know what you're thinking...can a baby even have a starring role in a movie? But you're forgetting that Ariana Grande is actually a grown woman! And also a star of the much-anticipated Scream Queens. If Ryan Murphy gives the okay, so do we.
Keke Palmer: Let's keep this Scream Queens theme going. Sass in a sorority house perfectly translates to sass in an a capella group. Plus we really just want SQ to dominate every aspect of life.
Cara Delevingne: Hellooo, budding acting career! If her role in the upcoming Paper Towns goes as planned, she may be more sought after in Tinseltown than the fashion world. And that, friends, is a reason to get her on the Pitch Perfect bandwagon. She can sing and dance, right?
Mae Whitman: We can all agree that Lauren Graham's most recent onscreen daughter is the bee's knees. She's talented, she's sensitive, and she's got personality for days. Even Anna Kendrick agrees that she can carry a film. Plus after all that Independence Day 2 replacement drama, she really deserves a good gig.
Lorde: Holy pipes! Something tells us she could put together her own baller version of "Cups," no problem.
Lady Gaga: Every PP installment needs a quirky gal who's inexplicably years older than the rest of the cast. Gaga, your time is now.