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‘To Show Them That Magical World': John Krasinski Opens Up About How His And Emily Blunt Kids Inspired His Movie IF
John Krasinski’s latest film, IF, is all about his kids. In a recent interview, the filmmaker revealed his kids Hazel and Violet inspired him to make the movie as they started asking big questions in life.
John Krasinski is a devoted father and husband. Krasinski married the versatile actress Emily Blunt in 2010, and since then the couple has been in a blissful marriage. The couple also has two lovely daughters, Hazel and Violet. Filmmakers often draw inspiration for their films from anywhere, but Kransinski found inspiration at home only. The Quiet Place actor found inspiration to make his latest rendition of IF, or Imaginary Friends, right at home. In a recent interview with People, John Kransinski revealed that his two daughters inspired him to make IF. He revealed he found inspiration as his kids started to lose their imaginary worlds and ask bigger questions.
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John Krasinski revealed that Emily Blunt’s daughters inspired him to make IF
John Krasinski's latest film, IF, was genuinely a family affair. His own girls helped inspire him to depict the heartbreaking narrative. His new film tells the story of imaginary pals who were forgotten by the children who created them. In a recent interview with People, the actor opened up about how his daughters Hazel and Violet inspired him to make IF.
Krasinski recalled being at home and seeing his daughters, Hazel and Violet. The actor shares his daughters with his wife, Emily Blunt. Speaking of inspiration behind IF, he told people, "They disappear into a magical world that we, as parents, aren't allowed into.I said to Emily, 'That would make an amazing movie.' They began to play fewer imaginary games and opened up to the real world. They began asking greater questions and eventually inquired, 'Are we going to be okay?' "
The Quiet Place actor then added, "I told Emily, 'That's the definition of growing up, isn't it? When did you let fear in?" I thought, 'I have to do this movie right now to show them that magical world they created, so they can go back.” The end result of the inspiration was Krasinski creating a story about 12-year-old Bea, whose widower father is hospitalized due to health problems.
What is John Krasinski’s IF about?
John Krasinski is once again writing and directing. IF, or Imaginary Friends, as it was originally titled, will see John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds appear and produce the movie. The family fantasy comedy has assembled a star-studded ensemble cast. It, combined with its intriguing original concept, has become a sought-after package that eventually landed at Paramount. Which will undoubtedly be looking to repeat their success with Krasinski following the Quiet Place films.
With a superb ensemble cast and big-name performers in both the limelight and behind the camera, IF is a rare, high-profile original studio comedy. The smashing hit of the moviegoing market will be released widely in theaters. The Ryan Reylonds starrer follows Bea, a little girl played by Cailey Fleming. She goes through some painful experiences and acquires a unique skill that allows her to see other people's imaginary friends. These imaginary friends have been abandoned after their real-world companions grew up and moved on. Ryan Reynolds will portray the character of Bea's neighbor Cal, who has the same ability as her, and he mentors her.
Cailey Fleming and Ryan Reynolds will star in the live-action adaptation of IF as Bea and Cal, two people who have the power to see imaginary companions. The film's live-action cast also features director John Krasinski as Bea's father, Fiona Shaw as her grandmother, Alan Kim as Benjamin, and Bobby Moynihan as an adult who has abandoned his imaginary companion. The movie also includes a stellar cast behind the camera as voice artists for multiple Imaginary Friends.
Meanwhile, John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds' film IF, or Imaginary Friends, has now been released in theaters. The movie was released on May 17, 2024.
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