Ryan Reynolds And John Krasinski Will Be Imaginary Friends In A New Comedy

Imaginary companions may be disappearing, although Ryan Reynolds and John Krasinski are decided to keep their spirits alive. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actors are in talks to team up for a comedy about the fantastical companions.


Krasinski will write, direct, and star in the movie, aptly titled Imaginary Friends, with Reynolds co-starring alongside him. If all goes to plan, we'll be treated to a delightful story in which Reynolds can visualize and converse with other people's imaginary companions, finding his own crew in those pals who have been forgotten. And once some dumped companions turn to the dark side in the absence of their loving human counterparts, it's up to Reynolds to prevent their evil doings from infiltrating the real world. No word nevertheless on Krasinski's character in the film. (Please, please let him be the the imaginary companions evil leader!)


Paramount reportedly won an intense bidding war for the project, besting Lionsgate and Sony for the possibility to bring the flick to life. Final negotiations are ongoing. (Viacom is the parent firm of both Paramount and MTV News.)


Imaginary Friends would mark the initial onscreen project for Krasinski and Reynolds, though it wouldn't be their first team-up. Who could forget their 2018 double date with wives Emily Blunt and Blake Lively? We can only assume their real-life bond will really make this movie shine.