Do you get deja vu? Olivia Rodrigo announced driving home 2 u, a SOUR documentary film on February 17, and fans lost all their chill.
Olivia Rodrigo's fame grew overnight, as she first appeared on the Disney Plus show, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series and then became a household name when she released her debut single, "driver's license" in January 2021. Then, her number one album, SOUR, that May.
The day before announcing her new project - the documentary, Olivia teased a radio with random numbers, one later turned out to be a date and "happier" playing in the background, so many fans thought it would be the music video for the song. However, fans never expected a whole documentary on the popstar. With Rodrigo's first tour beginning on April 5, releasing a behind the scenes of the album is a great way to get people excited about her upcoming live performances.
Here's what you should know about "driving home 2 u," Rodrigo's SOUR film.
7 When And Where Can You Watch Olivia Rodrigo's Documentary
"driving home 2 u" will premiere on Disney+ on Friday, March 25, one week before the Grammy Awards, in which Olivia Rodrigo is up for seven awards. Since Rodrigo's fame took off on the streaming service, it only makes sense that it would be available to watch there. Like some things on Disney+, we are unsure if it will remain there or if it is a limited time thing. However, due to explicit nature of her songs, it will be interesting to see how Rodrigo works around Disney's strict rules.
6 'Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U (A Sour Film)' Will Feature Songs With All New Arrangements
The teaser trailer teases all 11 songs on Olivia Rodrigo's Sour album with new arrangements with a live band following her. The one advertised, "jealousy, jealousy," seems to have more of an upbeat, punk rock beat compared to the original. Rodrigo has proved that she can sing any genre, so fans are excited to see how she switches up some of her songs and to see her perform some of them for the first time.
5 The Behind The Scenes Road Trip On Olivia Rodrigo's Documentary
The film will follow the Grammy-nominated singer on a road trip as she travels from Salt Lake City, UT, where she started writing her album, to Los Angeles, with never-before-scene footage of making the album. While on the road trip, which includes Mojave Airplane Boneyard, Roy's Motel & Cafe, Red Rock Canyon State Park and Arcosanti, Olivia Rodrigo is going to take the fans on the journey of her making the album, including getting it done in time. "The album is due in seven days," she says in the trailer, while still recording vocals.
4 Special Guests On 'Driving Home 2 U'
Obviously, Olivia Rodrigo will be the main star of the show, but she picked some friends, along with her album's producers, to join her in the documentary. According to a press release obtained by Vulture, Jacob Collier, Blu DeTiger and Towa Bird, will be joining her. It is unclear if these singers will be helping her do the new arrangements of the songs or if they will just make appearances.
3 Olivia Rodrigo's Real Feelings About This Time Of Her Life
When "driver's license" was released, rumors started to fly about whom the song was about, her past relationships, and if she really dated Joshua Bassett of not. It was a hard thing for a 17-year-old girl to go through and fans will finally get to hear her feelings about all of that and about making the album. “Coming from this place of hurt, and you manage to turn it into something that you’re proud of … there’s like nothing better than that," she expressed in the trailer. Rodrigo seems like she's ready to tell all. Get ready for intimate interviews.
2 Who Is Working Behind The Scenes On Olivia Rodrigo's Documentary?
Dan Nigro produced Olivia Rodrigo's acclaimed album, SOUR. But as for "driving home 2 u" is produced by Interscope Films and Super Club. It is directed by Stacey Lee. Lee is a documentary film director from New Zealand.
1 How 'Driving Home 2 U' Will Compare To Olivia Rodrigo's Other Videos
Olivia Rodrigo is no stranger to releasing music videos and musical performances for her fans to enjoy. Due to Rodrigo missing prom because of the COVID-19 pandemic, she released "SOUR Prom Concert Film," where her and her friends got dressed to the nines, and she performed her songs live for the first time. It was released exclusively on her YouTube page on June 30, 2021. As for how "driving home 2 u" will compare to "SOUR Prom," the documentary will go more into depth about making the album and her life while making it.