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SZA has admitted she’s still wrapping her head around the fact that Hollywood actor Ben Stiller agreed to star in the music video for her latest track, Drive.
The genre-blending R&B star, known for pushing artistic boundaries with her visuals and sound, recently released the cinematic video for the new single, and fans were stunned to see Stiller make a prominent appearance. But no one was more surprised than SZA herself, who confessed she was “shocked” that the Zoolander and Night at the Museum star said yes to the project.
“I couldn’t believe it,” she said during a behind-the-scenes interview. “When someone on my team mentioned the idea of asking Ben, I thought they were joking. I mean, he’s a comedy legend and such a huge name, I never imagined he’d actually be down for it.”
The music video for Drive is a moody, stylised short film that explores themes of escape, vulnerability, and connection. Stiller’s unexpected role brings a subtle mix of humour and depth, as he plays a mysterious figure who crosses paths with SZA during a late-night journey, adding an emotional layer to the narrative that caught fans off guard in the best way.
Despite being an unlikely pairing on paper, the chemistry between SZA’s haunting performance and Stiller’s understated presence has struck a chord with viewers, and the video has quickly racked up millions of views online, with fans praising its storytelling and bold casting choice.
“Ben brought something really special to the video,” SZA said. “He completely got what we were trying to say with the visuals, the feeling of loneliness and connection on the road, that weird in-between space where you’re trying to outrun something but also looking for someone to understand you. He just nailed it.”
For Stiller, who has mostly taken a step back from acting in recent years to focus on directing and producing, the appearance marks a rare return to the screen, and a totally unexpected one at that. His participation has added a new layer of buzz to Drive, which is already being hailed as one of SZA’s most ambitious and experimental releases to date.
With this unexpected collaboration, SZA once again proves that her creative vision knows no limits, and that even the most surprising ideas can lead to unforgettable moments.
