John Krasinski and Steve Carellknown for their roles as Jim Halpert and Michael Scott in The Officehave come together to create the film imaginary friends (I.F.), under the direction of Krasinski. This project marks a humorous reunion between both actors, who shared successes on the NBC series from 2005 until Carell’s departure in 2011.
In a behind the scenes videothe couple is shown joking before starting recording, highlighting the chemistry and friendship that has characterized them over the years after having shared the same set for more than a decade that transformed both their lives.
“Steve Carell plays Blue and is a dear friend,” Krasinski, 44, reveals about his former partner. “In fact we work together on this little thing “a long time ago,” adds the actor and director jokingly about the global success of the television fiction developed by Greg Daniels.
When Carell, 61, enters the recording studio, they hug each other and both express: “It’s so good to see you.”. Next, Krasinski adds: “I was telling these guys – Has it been years?”. To which Steve replies, “Years,” before jokingly shrugging his shoulders at the cameras. “I’m glad we’re capturing it. This is so intimate,” he adds.
The promotional video continues with another joke from John pointing out that the moment in which they hug is the fifth take they are taking to record their reunion, so Carell performs the same action again, but in a more exaggerated way.
The film—which is expected in movie theaters on May 17 in the United States and May 15 in Mexico—, revolves around an imaginary character named Blue, played by Carell, who plays the imaginary friend of the protagonist, Bea, played by Cailey Fleming.
This character is introduced at a time of difficulty for Bea, providing a humorous and tender approach to the narrative. Krasinski, in his dual role as director and part of the cast, expressed his enthusiasm for working with Carell again, emphasizing the talent and friendship that unites them.
The film is promoted as a comedy that also features the talent of Ryan Reynolds, Jon Stewart, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Maya Rudolph, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Meloni, Richard Jenkins, Awkwafina and Louis Gossett Jr..
The promotion of imaginary friends has not been slow to take advantage of the meeting of Carell and Krasinski to evoke the nostalgia of The Office, even recreating iconic moments from the series to capture fans’ attention. One of the promotional videos includes a parody where Ryan Reynolds and Randall Park engage in a humorous sketch, alluding to a joke from the series.
In fact, the start of a new production related to The Office, confirming that the project is not only moving forward, but that it has also selected two of its main figures. This new series, which is currently in development, is being directed by Greg Danielsone of the original creators of the show.
On this project, Daniels works together with screenwriter Michael Koman. Unlike a reboot, this upcoming series acts as a continuation of the American version. According to reports from The Hollywood Reporter, Sabrina Impacciatoreknown for her role in The White Lotusand Domhnall Gleesonof runwill play leading roles in this new production. Universal Televisionbacked by an experienced creative team, will handle the production of this project.
