John Krasinski (L); Steve Carrell.Photo: Jason Mendez/Getty; Dia Dipasupil/GettySteve Carelland his former costarJohn Krasinskiare joining forces once again — and Carell plans on having some tricks up his sleeve for his friend.The two alums of hit sitcomThe Officewill be working on an upcoming film,Imaginary Friends, (formerly titledIf), which “is based on Krasinski’s original idea about a child’s journey to rediscover their imagination,” according toDeadline. It’s set to premiere on Nov. 17, 2023, and Krasinski, 42, is not only directing, but also writing, producing and starring in the production.Speaking withEntertainment Tonight’s Will Marfuggi, Carell, 59, said, “Well, I haven’t started working on the film with him yet, but I can’t wait. I’m anticipating just joy and fun. I mean, he’s the best, and he’s a great director.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.And Carell certainly anticipates adding to his workload. Said theEvan Almightyactor jokingly, “I’ll put him through his paces, you know? I’ll make him work for it. I might be one of those persnickety actors that doesn’t always agree or won’t come out of my trailer.““You think you hired somebody that is a friend, but you got that wrong!“Carell and Krasinski starred together onThe Officefor seven seasons until Carell left the show in 2011, (though he made a final appearance in 2013).John Krasinski (L) and Steve Carell onThe Office.Justin Lubin/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyAnd while this will be Carell and Krasinski’s first professional collaboration since the show, they did interact virtually over video chat in 2020 amid theCOVID-19pandemic to celebrate the series' 15th anniversary in a segment on Krasinski’s YouTube showSome Good News.Lookingback at their time together, Carell told Krasinski (who played salesperson Jim Halpert), “Some of the most fun memories, personally or professionally, are intertwined and connected with that show.“Some Good News/YoutubeAnd his former costar agreed, saying, “Without a doubt. Listen, I know everyone’s talking about a reunion, hopefully one day, we just get to reunite as people. And just all get to say hi.“Currently, Carell is starring in theupcoming filmMinions: The Rise of Gru,reprising his role as Gru. On Tuesday, the comedic actor spoke withFoxabout his character and the difference between a child asking him to do the villain’s voice and an adult asking him.“The weirder thing would be a grown adult asking me to do Gru,” Carell said. “Most kids don’t associate the face to the voice and it’s almost more disconcerting to hear the face that you’re not expecting make that sound.““I do leave, for friends, voice messages for their kids as Gru. That’s always fun.“Minions: The Rise of Gruhits theaters July 1.
John Krasinski (L); Steve Carrell.Photo: Jason Mendez/Getty; Dia Dipasupil/Getty
Steve Carelland his former costarJohn Krasinskiare joining forces once again — and Carell plans on having some tricks up his sleeve for his friend.The two alums of hit sitcomThe Officewill be working on an upcoming film,Imaginary Friends, (formerly titledIf), which “is based on Krasinski’s original idea about a child’s journey to rediscover their imagination,” according toDeadline. It’s set to premiere on Nov. 17, 2023, and Krasinski, 42, is not only directing, but also writing, producing and starring in the production.Speaking withEntertainment Tonight’s Will Marfuggi, Carell, 59, said, “Well, I haven’t started working on the film with him yet, but I can’t wait. I’m anticipating just joy and fun. I mean, he’s the best, and he’s a great director.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.And Carell certainly anticipates adding to his workload. Said theEvan Almightyactor jokingly, “I’ll put him through his paces, you know? I’ll make him work for it. I might be one of those persnickety actors that doesn’t always agree or won’t come out of my trailer.““You think you hired somebody that is a friend, but you got that wrong!“Carell and Krasinski starred together onThe Officefor seven seasons until Carell left the show in 2011, (though he made a final appearance in 2013).John Krasinski (L) and Steve Carell onThe Office.Justin Lubin/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyAnd while this will be Carell and Krasinski’s first professional collaboration since the show, they did interact virtually over video chat in 2020 amid theCOVID-19pandemic to celebrate the series' 15th anniversary in a segment on Krasinski’s YouTube showSome Good News.Lookingback at their time together, Carell told Krasinski (who played salesperson Jim Halpert), “Some of the most fun memories, personally or professionally, are intertwined and connected with that show.“Some Good News/YoutubeAnd his former costar agreed, saying, “Without a doubt. Listen, I know everyone’s talking about a reunion, hopefully one day, we just get to reunite as people. And just all get to say hi.“Currently, Carell is starring in theupcoming filmMinions: The Rise of Gru,reprising his role as Gru. On Tuesday, the comedic actor spoke withFoxabout his character and the difference between a child asking him to do the villain’s voice and an adult asking him.“The weirder thing would be a grown adult asking me to do Gru,” Carell said. “Most kids don’t associate the face to the voice and it’s almost more disconcerting to hear the face that you’re not expecting make that sound.““I do leave, for friends, voice messages for their kids as Gru. That’s always fun.“Minions: The Rise of Gruhits theaters July 1.
Steve Carelland his former costarJohn Krasinskiare joining forces once again — and Carell plans on having some tricks up his sleeve for his friend.
The two alums of hit sitcomThe Officewill be working on an upcoming film,Imaginary Friends, (formerly titledIf), which “is based on Krasinski’s original idea about a child’s journey to rediscover their imagination,” according toDeadline. It’s set to premiere on Nov. 17, 2023, and Krasinski, 42, is not only directing, but also writing, producing and starring in the production.
Speaking withEntertainment Tonight’s Will Marfuggi, Carell, 59, said, “Well, I haven’t started working on the film with him yet, but I can’t wait. I’m anticipating just joy and fun. I mean, he’s the best, and he’s a great director.”
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And Carell certainly anticipates adding to his workload. Said theEvan Almightyactor jokingly, “I’ll put him through his paces, you know? I’ll make him work for it. I might be one of those persnickety actors that doesn’t always agree or won’t come out of my trailer.”
“You think you hired somebody that is a friend, but you got that wrong!”
Carell and Krasinski starred together onThe Officefor seven seasons until Carell left the show in 2011, (though he made a final appearance in 2013).
John Krasinski (L) and Steve Carell onThe Office.Justin Lubin/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
And while this will be Carell and Krasinski’s first professional collaboration since the show, they did interact virtually over video chat in 2020 amid theCOVID-19pandemic to celebrate the series' 15th anniversary in a segment on Krasinski’s YouTube showSome Good News.
Lookingback at their time together, Carell told Krasinski (who played salesperson Jim Halpert), “Some of the most fun memories, personally or professionally, are intertwined and connected with that show.”
Some Good News/Youtube
And his former costar agreed, saying, “Without a doubt. Listen, I know everyone’s talking about a reunion, hopefully one day, we just get to reunite as people. And just all get to say hi.”
Currently, Carell is starring in theupcoming filmMinions: The Rise of Gru,reprising his role as Gru. On Tuesday, the comedic actor spoke withFoxabout his character and the difference between a child asking him to do the villain’s voice and an adult asking him.
“The weirder thing would be a grown adult asking me to do Gru,” Carell said. “Most kids don’t associate the face to the voice and it’s almost more disconcerting to hear the face that you’re not expecting make that sound.”
“I do leave, for friends, voice messages for their kids as Gru. That’s always fun.”
Minions: The Rise of Gruhits theaters July 1.
source: people.com
