IF, the new fantasy film written, directed by and starring John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds, might be a dream come true for fans of that TV series that brought Krasinski to fame: The film’s large cast includes the director’s old Office-mate Steve Carell.
As seen in the the just-released teaser trailer, Carell voices a large purple creature that looks like it could be a distant cousin of McDonald’s Grimace. The Krasinski-Carell reunion is their first since The Office closed up shop in 2013.
The upcoming family-friendly film poses the question: Ever wonder where your imaginary friends go when they’re no longer in your brain? The title doubles as both a cryptic description and an abbreviation for “Imaginary Friends.”
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In addition to Reynolds, Krasinski and Carell, If also features Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Maya Rudolph, Jon Stewart, Bobby Moynihan, Sam Rockwell, Sebastian Maniscalco, Christopher Meloni, Richard Jenkins and Awkwafina.
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Krasinski produces through his company Sunday Night, along with Reynolds and his banner Maximum Effort. Also producing are Allyson Seeger and Andrew Form.
Reynolds tweeted the teaser this morning, along with the message, “Get ready for a heart-warming, all-family film from the director of A Quiet Place, the star of Deadpool, and the studio that brought you Annihilation.”
A Paramount Pictures presentation, IF is set for release on May 17, 2024.
Watch the trailer above.