First images of John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds together for their new comedy film

The project that was initially known as “IF”, Paramount has now dubbed “Imaginary Friends”, a comedy and fantasy film to be directed by John Krasinski, who leaves the terror for the next story, starring Ryan Reynolds. . Now, from the set of the recordings, the first images of the actors arrive.

Exclusively for Just Jared (via ComicBook), the First images of Ryan Reynolds and John Krasinski in “Imaginary Friends”, the new fantasy comedy that will be released on May 24, 2024, after the delay caused by the agenda of its actors. This film will be the one that will bring Krasinski back to comedy as a director, following his horror period with the acclaimed “A Quiet Place” and its sequel.

In the pictures you can see John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds on the set of “Imaginari Friends”‘next to Cailey Fleming, located in the New York City amusement park. The stars, who is also joined by Steve Carrell, were seen strolling around Coney Island as they prepared to shoot some scenes in the film.

In the past, The Hollywood Reporter has been published The first official synopsis of ‘Imaginary Friends’: “The story of a man who can see and talk to people’s imaginary friends, making friends with those who have been forgotten or discarded. However, some imaginary friends, lacking in love and friendship, turn to the dark side and it is up to Reynolds’ character to save the world from those who become evil. ”

Everything we know about John Krasinski’s “Imaginary Friends”

After starring as Reed Richard in “Doctor Strange 2” for Marvel, John Krasink will direct, produce and star in “Imaginary Friends” alongside “Deadpool’s Ryan Reynolds” and Steve Carrell, with whom he previously worked on the hit series. . of the comedy “The Office,” which you can currently find on the Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max platforms.

The rest of the cast of ‘Imaginary Friends’ also includes Phoebe Waller Bridge, from the famous ‘Fleabag’ series, Fiona Shaw, Louis Gossett Jr., the aforementioned Cailey Fleming, Bobby Moynihan, Michael Sarnoski, little Alan Kim from ‘Minari’ and finally Jacob Michael.

‘Imaginary Friends’ will be John Krasinski’s first non-horror film since 2016’s ‘The Hollars’, and will also reunite Krasinski with Steve Carrell, who he hasn’t worked with since ‘The Office’, and who has expressed enthusiasm for reuniting with his partner and friend: “Well, I haven’t started working on the film with him yet, but I can’t wait. I only foresee joy and fun. I mean, he’s the best and he’s a great director, “he told ET.