Written and directed by John Krasinski, “IF” follows Reynolds’ character and a younger lady (Cailey Fleming) who, per the movie’s synopsis, “discovers that she will be able to see everybody’s imaginary associates” and “embarks on a magical journey to reconnect forgotten IFs with their youngsters.” Judging by the trailer and the “IF” footage offered earlier this yr at CinemaCon, Krasinski’s fantasy film has one thing of a traditional Amblin vibe, combining family-friendly humor with, doubtlessly, extra poignant themes about rising up and the lack of childhood creativeness. Given Krasinski’s earlier efforts as a director on the primary two “A Quiet Place” movies, it is attainable “IF” can even have a darker streak than this trailer suggests. Failing that, this may simply be the unofficial live-action film adaptation of “Foster’s Residence for Imaginary Pals” we have been ready for!
Bobby Moynihan, Fiona Shaw, and Alan Kim be part of Reynolds, Fleming, and Krasinski within the “IF” solid, with Steve Carrell, Louis Gossett Jr., Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Jon Stewart, Maya Rudolph, Sam Rockwell, Awkwafina, and Christopher Meloni amongst these both voicing the varied “IFs” or enjoying their now grown-up youngsters. The film will open in theaters on Could 17, 2024, two weeks after “The Fall Man” kicks off what’s shaping as much as be an uncommon and even form of thrilling spring/summer season blockbuster season after the twin actors’ and writers’ strike pressured Hollywood to dramatically change up its authentic slate for subsequent yr.