John Krasinski’s IF Trailer Brings Imaginary Friends To Life With Ryan Reynolds

Besides Carell backing up his former office pal, Krasinski’s «IF» will also see his wife and former «A Quiet Place» co-star Emily Blunt joining the film’s colorful cast of characters. The imaginary entourage of IFs will also boast the talent of Matt Damon, Maya Rudolph, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Vince Vaughn, and Sam Rockwell.

So far, the movie has already received a positive reaction when the team debuted footage at CinemaCon. Krasinski told Deadline, «I had this idea for a movie years ago about imaginary friends. I want this movie to be believing in something bigger…and getting you through something bigger, that’s possible.» With a pitch like that, you can expect heartstrings to be yanked hard and it fulfills Reynolds’ description of «IF» being «a live-action Pixar film.»

Fleming played Judith Grimes in 53 episodes of AMC’s «The Walking Dead,» so the magical world here must be a nice break from the post-apocalyptic setting. «IF» also marks Fleming’s first major feature role in a big-screen project — though she previously played young Rey in «Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.»

«IF» arrives in theatres on May 17, 2024.