IF (film)

IF is an upcoming American fantasy comedy film written, directed, and co-produced by John Krasinski. The film features an ensemble cast consisting of Ryan Reynolds, Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Cailey Fleming, Louis Gossett Jr., and Alan Kim, along with the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Carell, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Maya Rudolph, Vince Vaughn, Sam Rockwell, Sebastian Maniscalco, Christopher Meloni, Awkwafina, Jon Stewart, and Richard Jenkins.

Not to be confused with If.....

IF
Directed byJohn Krasinski
Written byJohn Krasinski
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJanusz Kamiński
Production
companies
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • May 17, 2024 (2024-05-17)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

IF is scheduled to be released in the United States on May 17, 2024, by Paramount Pictures.

Premise

A young girl discovers an ability to see people's imaginary friends who have been abandoned by the kids they helped.

Cast

Voices

Production

In October 2019, Paramount Pictures outbid Lionsgate and Sony among others to win the rights to Imaginary Friends, a project developed by John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds, with Krasinski set to write and direct it.[1] In May 2021, Krasinski's Sunday Night Productions and Reynolds's Maximum Effort signed first-look deals with Paramount.[2][3] In October 2021, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Fiona Shaw joined the cast.[4] In January 2022, Steve Carell, Alan Kim, Cailey Fleming, and Louis Gossett Jr. joined the cast. The film reunites Krasinski and Carell, who starred in The Office (2005–2013).[5] In August 2022, Bobby Moynihan was added to the cast.[6] The voice cast and premise were revealed in April 2023 at CinemaCon 2023.[7]

Filming

Principal photography began on August 31, 2022, with Janusz Kamiński as the cinematographer,[8] and had wrapped by early May 2023.[9]

Release

IF is scheduled to be released in theaters by Paramount Pictures on May 17, 2024.[10] It was originally scheduled for November 17, 2023 and May 24, 2024.[5][11]

References
  1. Kit, Borys (October 15, 2019). "Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski Teaming for Fantasy Comedy Imaginary Friends (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  2. Kroll, Justin (May 3, 2021). "Ryan Reynolds And His Maximum Effort Banner Sign First-Look Deal With Paramount Pictures". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  3. Kroll, Justin (May 11, 2021). "John Krasinski And His Sunday Night Banner Signs First-Look Deal With Paramount Pictures". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  4. McClintock, Pamela (October 28, 2021). "Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fiona Shaw Join John Krasinski's Next Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  5. Kroll, Justin (January 25, 2022). "Steve Carell, Alan Kim, Cailey Fleming & Louis Gossett Jr. Join Paramount And John Krasinski's IF Starring Ryan Reynolds". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  6. Kroll, Justin (August 29, 2022). "Bobby Moynihan Joins Ryan Reynolds In IF From John Krasinski and Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  7. Tartaglione, Nancy (April 27, 2023). "John Krasinski's 'IF' Adds Voice Cast Including Matt Damon, Jon Stewart, Emily Blunt, Maya Rudolph, Awkwafina, Vince Vaughn – CinemaCon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  8. Krasinski, John [@johnkrasinski] (August 31, 2022). "Beautiful day to kickoff a movie! #IF" (Tweet). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022 – via Twitter.
  9. Kroll, Justin (May 2, 2023). "How WGA Strike Could Impact Movies Gearing Up For Production". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  10. D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 23, 2023). "Mission: Impossible 8 Jumps To 2025; A Quiet Place: Day One Goes To Summer In 2024 Theatrical Shake-Up Due To Actors Strike". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  11. Murphy, J. Kim (July 19, 2022). "Paramount Sets A Quiet Place: Day One and John Krasinski-Directed Ryan Reynolds Film IF for 2024". Variety. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
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