John Krasinski on Working with Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Bradley Cooper and More on IF (Extended)

John Krasinski talks about making his mother homemade cards for Mother's Day, his daughters inspiring him to make the movie IF and getting Bradley Cooper, Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and George Clooney to join the cast.
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John Krasinski on Working with Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Bradley Cooper and More on IF (Extended)
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[@SubKween]

Everyone always says John is the luckiest man on Earth to be married to Emily Blunt. She's equally as lucky. The way he talks about her and his children... Such a standup guy.

[@iadiramorales68]

Their both awesome 🤩

[@5Heth]

They’re both such amazingly talented people. Their kids are so very lucky to have John & Emily as their parents. I wish I had parents like them.

[@sweetesthawaiianprincess8086]

Absolutely true- they have a beautiful mutuality and great kids too! ❤

[@Entertainer989]

I agree. I’m so sick of ppl putting him down and underrating him

[@laurellylyn]

John Krasinski is one of the most positive, warm and genuine people in the business today. He is like a golden retriever in human form. When you watch him in other interviews going back years, you realize this is REALLY who he is. It's his real personality and not some act.

[@lynnevanvorce7727]

John Krasinski is a gem. I’ve never been this excited for a movie. His description of losing the light during COVID, as the reason just touched my heart.

[@Mahsa.Y.5]

That's the person you look at and realize you have a smile on your face for no reason 😃

[@michalinapiotrowska5570]

Exactly! 😍😍😍

[@Sisterlisk]

John Krasinksi proudly clapping for himself (and just beaming) makes me want to go see it.

[@SlowLivingPoet]

It's honestly one of the best movies I have seen in a minute. I took a client with autism to it, and it was lovely.

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Very sweet of john to include his daughter in the development process of his film.

[@jessicatwitty4921]

These are the moments I'm so proud of humanity.

[@lashendawest7509]

We love john krasinski and jimmy fallon

[@ochayethenoo]

Not so much Jimmy. Cannot stand his fake laugh.

[@a.b.creator]

Absolutely!! The wholesomeness 💯

[@5Heth]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@ochayethenooLuckily for Jimmy thousands of people love the Jimmy Fallon Show, so the show goes on. Kinda makes me wonder why you actually clicked on this video in the first place unless it’s just to leave a message about not liking Jimmy’s laugh. You’re sounding just like one of those Bah Humbug people who goes around leaving negative comments. Maybe you could find someone to give you a big hug & tell you that we don’t have to like everything in this world & we don’t have to leave not nice comments if we don’t like something about a person. Have a nice day ❤😊

[@faradillaramadhita1782]

John Krasinski was absolutely the best actor and father in the world. That necklace and bracelets (made from his daughters Hazel and Violet) that I love.

[@saii_xci]

Lol, "was"?

[@ninag3068]

He didn't pass, lady

[@saii_xci]

@@ninag3068 I was literally like, what? 😄😄

[@rollzfresh]

Wooowwwwwww

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

I love john kransinski , and his wife emily such a brilliant actor ,and good normal people lovely Very excited about IF sounds fun even for adults.

[@Mnxeu]

God, I love this guy. And I love how much he loves his family. 🥺

[@Eni-ei6ef]

Thanks for including John’s entrance and intro song.

[@SamuelMoerbe]

I actually really enjoyed this interview. When Jimmy is truly excited for something, his interest slices through the polish that’s really fun. I’m sure this film will be whimsical and just happy!

[@katielafave4543]

love knowing that mandy moore was apart of this film!! she did the choreography for la la land and the eras tour!

[@emilytisdel9185]

It is a different Mandy Moore than the singer, in case you didn't realize 😊

[@aishanipriya1510]

@@emilytisdel9185they’re talking about the choreographer not the singer

[@katielafave4543]

@@emilytisdel9185 ya i know

[@katielafave4543]

@@aishanipriya1510 i know

[@manuelorozco7760]

Ever since the trailers, I’ve been really anxious to see the full dance scene. But the way it’s being described is giving me Mary Poppins vibes already.

[@TheFlashStickman]

This is a film I'm genuinely excited for.

[@samriddhi43]

I wasn’t, but now I am 😊

[@user-ty6tb1rn6z]

John is the kind of man that just brings joy and mischief together…& I would jump through whatever hoop he pointed me to!

[@norbertdemeter6669]

Wow, Jimmy Fallon was really on point for this interview.

[@zarahshabs7936]

i was just thinking that!

[@nbbear55]

My favorite interviews are the ones where he's actually really excited to see the person he's interviewing. No fake laugh, no meandering smalltalk, you can tell he genuinely loved the movie and loved talking about the talent that went into it.

[@myvids7210]

Yes he hardly interrupted him at all (for once) :p

[@joelthepoll]

Why does John look so good

[@moon.mp3201]

That’s the money, baby. 💰

[@5Heth]

@@moon.mp3201He got his good looks from his parents.

[@5Heth]

@@moon.mp3201He got his good looks from his parents.

[@sweetesthawaiianprincess8086]

Just naturally handsome 😂

[@Entertainer989]

Why are ppl just noticing this? He’s always been sexy

[@jackson857]

I know Jimmy is genuinely excited for this movie for his kids.

[@b-dub6865]

I live in AZ & can totally relate to that Philly ice cube. Ha!

[@allthingsying2336]

John and Emily are both amazing, they are generous and naturally humorous people ❤❤❤

[@Imyerda]

Johns' a good dude . His wife is awesome also . Great couple. Big up from Scotland

[@michelled8408]

I absolutely love John krasinski ❤

[@pierrelalonde3705]

He's a great producer and dad, very talented. And Emily is a perfect fit.

[@jnpilot]

Finally an entrance being shown! Social manager of Tonight Show, we want to see every entrance. Give us the entrances!

[@jazzambientertainment]

Blake's character is a Catopus! Can hardly wait to see this movie! ❣❣❣

[@courtneytatefigueroa1172]

As soon as I knew John made this movie, I was like: omg I have to see this! He is such an incredible director and writer!

[@sharonshin4574]

The trailer for IF looks good. Great interview with John Krasinski!!

[@geoffreyfeinberg9792]

He's a good actor. He's comes a long way from his Jim Halpert days. Especially that long hairstyle. Can't wait for If. Nice to see Steve Carell reunite with one of his Office co stars. Big cast too.

[@windcolors007]

Just watched the movie. Absolutely heart-felt. Cried several times then turned smile....need to watch it again！

[@RedKingdom28]

He should’ve been in Fantastic Four 😭

[@Entertainer989]

Tell that to the marvel snobs

[@NurseCarrie361]

Can’t wait!!! Plus- the cast! John Krasinski directing! Home run!

[@sweetesthawaiianprincess8086]

Otta da ball park baby! 🎉 ⚾️ ‼️

[@5Heth]

I love Ryan Reynolds & I love Blake Lively & I am so excited that Blake is playing OCTOPUSS. ❤❤❤😊

[@deyoncemurdock]

Gosh, Fallon is such a great host. He seems so genuinely interested in his guests. At some points it feels like we're sitting in on a one-on-one conversation as opposed to an interview. Can't wait to see more of John in the future

[@KessieChan]

In the sneak peek, Blossom voice is soft and beautiful. I love her 😍

[@katielafave4543]

i always love these two together! so funny

[@Kanoog]

I remember when they had IF's in Supernatural or well they were called a Zunna, that's the 1st thing I thought of after seeing the trailer. I liked it that series and I now I'll also like it in this movie, can't wait.

[@artisticsensei]

I thought exactly the same thing. Let’s be friends.😂

[@marcelocarvalho2572]

Kisses and hugs for the ladies, well the gentlemen a handshake

[@lots_of_ships9428]

I can't wait anymore it's gonna be the BEST movie for me. from John to all the cast and crew and the voices . It's an awesome idea. I think it's an original idea about imaginary friends. I've never seen a movie about imaginary friends 😍🤩🥰💕💖💓

[@manuelorozco7760]

I know there was Inside Out with Bing Bong but this is a slightly different scenario

[@5Heth]

I’m hoping the Deadpool Wolverine movie is going to be the best movie in 2024 but having said that there is going to be a lot of good movies coming out this year. I can’t wait to see IF though cos I love Ryan Reynolds movies.

[@INOBOEDENTIA]

The way that even John himself was excited to get the most legendary french female singer of our time Mylène Farmer (that was on this talkshow in 2015 along side with Sting) for the french voice of Blossom.

[@Agent-wn7le]

Jimmy never seems to age!

[@zarahshabs7936]

great interview!! love the insight into this movie. i wasn't interested before but this makes me want to see it!

[@Eni-ei6ef]

Great interview

[@barbarahasenauer2630]

I bought tickets 3 weeks ago for this Saturday. I am so excited . I'm taking my neice, and great niece and nephew... SO EXCITED

[@heyyats386]

Michael Giacchino as in UP?? Yeah, I'm gonna cry at this movie...

[@YungJuazlive]

I can’t believe I share a birthday with a legend 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@maikovskyeleev]

Best actor

[@sooperalex15]

Jesus, what a good looking fella. He's like if you took the funny fat guy, the quiet intellectual, the stand up comic and the jock and molded them into the megaman, you'd get John Krasinski.

[@sofiavillanueva406]

To me this is the nicest and most interesting interview this show ever did. Please go ahead and continue inviting genuine natural people like him who is made of love and art. Thanks

[@bigman1197]

Didn't see any commercials for this movie! Glad I caught this video !!!

[@soldierboy245]

I love this actor The movie look nice

[@michellejester9734]

If gives me Blues House of Imaginary Friends vibes!! Sounds like a great family movie that kids (& their parents) can cherish! I'm sure Violet and Hazel ❤ the movie Dad created for them. SUCH an amazing, sweet thing to be able to do for your little girls❤❤

[@DNTXPCTMCH]

I love this man. Thank you for being so emotionally intelligent. Thank you for sharing your creativity. Thank you for being yourself

[@ranjitace01]

Wow. Such a lovely and wonderful interview. Cool!!!

[@Channiecyjj]

I’m so excited to watch this movie 🤩

[@srslycris]

Mandy Moore!!! She's the one that choreographed LA LA Land and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour

[@shireeni8665]

John and Emily are absolutely perfect for one another!

[@kathybyerly7904]

Cant wait to see it!!! Love John n Emily ❤️ ♥️

[@wideawake5630]

John is the gift that keeps on giving!

[@loveisamanybeautifulthing2c]

*JIMMY-you turned your Mom into Charlie Brown at Halloween!* *"Oh, rats! I got another ROCK!"* 👻😂

[@HeatherH1984]

IF is a fantastic movie, definitely worth a watch, what ever age you are.

[@chantalrochon3566]

Can,t wait to see if😊😊😊😊

[@userhFDR7PBw]

He was born to make kids animation. Stars made him just like a cartoon character.

[@adelaideleung6261]

Boy, John Krasinski is so talented and has such a versatile career...actor, writer, director...equally believable in comedy (The Office), action (Jack Ryan, 13 Hours), drama/suspense (Quiet Place movies), and now a children's film!

[@kareemk6391]

Ill make a statement: this man is one of the most underrated personalities in today's world. He is charming, handsome, funny, charismatic, narural, interesting, positive, witty, clever, good hearted, a real husband, a real father, an actor, a director, and a filmmaker. He was all about sharing positive energy because he is a real good hearted person focused on himself, family, and career and good at all aspects, and most importantly never failed to give his fans what they wanted, ive never had a pleasure following a celebrity like him as he never fails to send me just pure postivity. He was amazing in my top show of all time, the Office. He was a nice lead/support in many positive-vibed movies in Muppets, Something Borrowed, the Holiday, Monsters Inc. And created the amazing two-part A Quiet Place; created a show called SGN at the most depressing time during Covid, to mention a highlight, making an awesome moment reuniting the Office for the world to see. And now, creating IF with Steve Carell and a fine vintage awesome line of casting and he might suprise us with an amazing work of Art, i do not dare to doubt it, CUZ THE MAN NEVER FAILS! All love and respect to you, John Krasisnki

[@debbiezatterberg5481]

Excited to see this movie big fan of all of them❤

[@sparkythancztwise]

3:43 what a fuckin' *Dad* - Emily and John's kids are lucky af *fun* parents and *dutiful*

[@ryancooke2214]

John Krasinski looks great and I love the blue pants they look good on him

[@gregscott9814]

John is always the best a true Newton South High School legend!!! can't believe Iwent to high school with this guy and BJ Novak

[@davs1wife]

I’m seeing the movie .. The cast is fabulous ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joanna0002]

yes! can't wait to see it!

[@bobbriggs9748]

Love John Krasinksi, and im glad the guy from "how i met your mother" has found another job.

[@jenniferbentley4355]

Love John Krasinski ❤️ ♥️ 💙 💕

[@TrusellaLouise-ng3pl]

I’m excited to see it!

[@charlenerathgeb8217]

This CAST!!!

[@me-ro1me]

He is a nice guy and very talented!

[@temporaladvisor3958]

I've been waiting for this movie for what seems a very long time since I first heard about it. So many of my favorite actors are in it, and it will be a wonderful, beautiful escape from reality, which I desperately need in this contentious election year.

[@manuelorozco7760]

In a time when star power doesn’t always make the movie and pure cinema is somewhat fading, we can all use a bit of old fashioned escapism right now.

[@temporaladvisor3958]

@@manuelorozco7760 Sci-fi is my usual escapist choice, but there's nothing like a kid's movie to take me into a safe space.

[@n.q.d]

Wish all the best for you ❤❤❤ from Binh Dinh w love

[@n.q.d]

❤❤❤

[@iadiramorales68]

So magical 💫💫💫 💫

[@shawnfuzy3191]

John is so adorable.

[@samriddhi43]

We love jimmy ❤

[@natashabarriger7279]

seriously I love his mind - this is gonna be epic I hope I see it this week! LOL

[@Tedster10]

It's nice that the intro was included for John. Fallon usually edits out the intro for some reason.

[@jaimeantoniomangune5793]

I hope John Krasinski cast as a DC character

[@olihhayes]

Please include more entrances and the songs played

[@lawrencef4356]

I’m a mom and I offered my daughter all her baby teeth ..she scream wtfudge mum no!!! Now what do I do with them !!! Oh my lord help!!!

[@beckypeay]

😂😂😂cool

[@marigoldenergy8512]

Ask the Tooth Fairy to take them. ❤

[@SAMMl]

JOhn is lookin' really good!!

[@user-br4ij2mb2i]

I think they're good chemistry.

[@tameimpalaa]

He is just becoming more attractive all the time. This is illegal!

[@manuelorozco7760]

Ok I admit I was a bit skeptical about IF on account of my love hate relationship with Fosters on Cartoon Network as a teen. But that was before the trailers started coming out last December. I mean I never had an imaginary friend. But the idea of it sounds cool. And the Pixar influence drew me to it. I’m crossing my fingers the movie will be worthy of the hype.

[@marieleelee]

The intro song was sooooo good lol

[@Julyfour.96]

He is the best

[@visariosorino8034]

To the person reading this, even though I don't know you. I wish you the best of what life has to offer 🙏😊👋

[@lojo1059]

❤

[@titozdiaz]

same to you 🫶🏽

[@visariosorino8034]

@@lojo1059 ❤️😊👋

[@visariosorino8034]

@@titozdiaz 😊👏👋

[@bryannguyen8440]

@@lojo1059don’t tell for it.

[@fgbowen]

Well.. Super excited to know (fully) that it's a JK film. Looking So forward to it, and the clip was Excellent. He does Thoroughly Excellent work.

[@GoGoSachiko]

Ok…here’s an original!! I’m actually excited to see this!

[@MahnoorKhanYoutube]

feels like this is the only promotion movie Jimmy actually watched, before interviewing the guest 😆

[@philjung]

Can't wait to see this movie, but I wonder if it would have been fun if the ice cube were played by Ice Cube

[@DNTXPCTMCH]

I will see this movie.

[@marcelocarvalho2572]

Brazil!

[@4681MM]

He's ageing so well