The next movie John Krasinski directed after his A Quiet Place film series is not what anyone expected, and that’s a promising sign for the movie’s potential success. John Krasinski’s breakout role was in the US version of The Office, where he played Jim Halpert, but he has taken on many different roles in different genres since, including action, thriller, and horror. On top of several roles in movies, Krasinski started writing and directing, and his upcoming project brings him back to a realm he’s very comfortable in.
John Krasinski’s most successful movie to date is A Quiet Place, a film in which he served as co-writer, director, and one of the leads. Its popularity generated a sequel, A Quiet Place Part II, that saw Krasinski – returning as director and director – appear in a cameo. With new installments on the way, A Quiet Place seems to be turning into a profitable franchise for Krasinski. However, that doesn’t mean he’s only focused on horror now; Krasinski is taking a surprising new direction with his next project.
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IF Is A Lot Different Than John Krasinski’s Movies, But That’s Good
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Based on what came before it, John Krasinski’s upcoming film IF is not at all what would have been expected from him. After the success of A Quiet Place and its sequels, the most logical step for Krasinski would’ve been to direct a new horror film. Instead, with IF, which he wrote, directed, produced, and starred in, John Krasinski leaped from horror into the comedy/fantasy genre. IF is a live-action fantasy following Bea (Cailey Fleming), who discovers she can see IFs, the imaginary friends that children who grew up left behind. With the help of Ryan Reynolds’ character known as the Man Upstairs, Bea sets up on a mission to help them find new friends.
In an environment where major studios put all their hopes and finances into sequels to popular films, John Krasinski proved he wants to experiment and take risks, as A Quiet Place and IF are like night and day in terms of storytelling. Despite both using CGI and special effects to create “monsters,” the ones in A Quiet Place are dark creatures of a post-apocalyptic world, while the ones from IF delve into the world of child psychology, and are hopeful and comforting. Although IF brings Krasinski back into the realm of comedy, the film is a children’s movie, which is an interesting career move as well as a major deviation from his current path.
Why John Krasinski’s IF Movie Looks So Exciting
IF has the recipe to succeed
After A Quiet Place, John Krasinski’s upcoming film looks very fun. IF, which premieres on May 17, 2024, has a great concept, as imaginary friends create a conversation about people’s deepest fears, dreams, and desires, and it could set up more possible sequels. At the same time, IF has an amazing cast. It stars Reynolds, Krasinski, and Fleming, with voiceovers from Emily Blunt, Maya Rudoplh, Awkwafina, Vince Vaughn, Sam Rockwell, Matt Damon, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. It’s also Krasinski’s reunion with The Office‘s Steve Carell, who voices the purple monster. On top of that, John Krasinski‘s upcoming film IF will be appealing to both adults and kids, unlike his previous work.
IF (2024)
- Release Date
- May 17, 2024
- Director
- John Krasinski
- Cast
- Ryan Reynolds , John Krasinski , Cailey Fleming , Steve Carell , Matt Damon , Emily Blunt , Phoebe Waller-Bridge , Vince Vaughn , Sam Rockwell , Maya Rudolph , Jon Stewart , Awkwafina
- Rating
- Not Yet Rated
