“IF” is an upcoming American fantasy comedy film, blending live-action and animation, created by John Krasinski. It boasts a star-studded cast including Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, and Liza Colón-Zayas, with voices lent by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., and Steve Carell. The storyline revolves around a young girl and her neighbor who discover their ability to see imaginary friends. “IF” is set to hit theaters in the United States through Paramount Pictures on May 17, 2024.
CHARACTERS
- Ryan Reynolds portrays Cal, Bea’s neighbor who can also see IFs.
- Cailey Fleming plays Bea, a young girl who can see IFs.
- John Krasinski appears as Bea’s Dad.
- Fiona Shaw stars as Bea’s Grandmother.
- Alan Kim portrays Benjamin.
- Liza Colón-Zayas
- Bobby Moynihan as Jeremy
- Steve Carell lends his voice to Blue, a kind-hearted, purple furry monster who was Jeremy’s childhood imaginary friend.
- Phoebe Waller-Bridge voices Blossom, an excitable humanoid butterfly who was Margaret’s childhood imaginary friend.
- Louis Gossett Jr. voices Lewis, an elderly bear.
- Emily Blunt voices Uni, a unicorn.
- Matt Damon voices Sunny, a flower.
- Maya Rudolph voices Ally, an alligator.
- Jon Stewart voices Robot.
- Sam Rockwell voices Guardian Dog.
- Sebastian Maniscalco voices Magician Mouse.
- Christopher Meloni voices Cosmo.
- Richard Jenkins voices Art Teacher, an animation figure.
- Awkwafina voices Bubble.
- John Krasinski also voices Marshmallow Man.
- Blake Lively voices Octopuss.
- George Clooney voices Spaceman, an astronaut.
- Matthew Rhys voices Ghost.
- Bradley Cooper voices Ice, a glass of ice water.
- Amy Schumer voices Gummy Bear.
- Keegan-Michael Key voices Slime, a green blob.
- Brad Pitt voices Keith, an invisible imaginary friend.
- Vince Vaughn
STORYLINE
In “IF,” Bea, a young girl grappling with challenges, is suddenly bestowed with the unique gift of perceiving abandoned imaginary friends (IFs) who once brought solace to children. She soon realizes that her neighbor, Cal, shares this extraordinary ability. United by their newfound insight, Bea and Cal embark on a mission to reunite the IFs with their erstwhile companions, navigating a journey of empathy and connection.
As Bea and Cal delve deeper into their quest, they uncover the poignant stories behind each IF and the children they once belonged to. Together, they embark on a heartwarming adventure to restore the bonds between these imaginary beings and the kids who once cherished them, offering a tale of compassion and reconciliation in the process.
