DID YOU KNOW Ryan Reynolds Had An Imaginary Teddy Bear Friend Named Pookie? Actor Recalls Ahead Of IF’s Release

Ryan Reynolds recently opened up about his imaginary friend, a teddy bear, Pookie, ahead of his upcoming film IF’s release

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DID YOU KNOW Ryan Reynolds Had An Imaginary Teddy Bear Friend Named Pookie? Actor Recalls Ahead Of IF’s Release
Having an imaginary friend is often a cherished part of many people's childhoods. For some, it's a playful escape into a world of imagination where they can create characters and adventures, while some may outgrow their imaginary friends as they grow older. These memories and experiences shared with them can leave a lasting impact, either way. Reynolds, reminiscing about his childhood, opened up and shared that he had an imaginary friend named ‘Pookie’. 

Ryan recalls, “He looked like a teddy bear. My brother Jeff and I shared this imaginary friend back and forth. It was a kind of weird bond we had. It’s something we still talk about today.” ALSO READ: IF: Ryan Reynolds On Working With John Krasinski; Actor Says, ‘Being A Dad, A Husband Has Cemented His Cinematic Language’

IF stars Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination. ALSO READ: What If Ryan Reynolds-Steve Carell Starrer ‘IF’ Was Made In Bollywood? Take A Look At The Celebrities Who Would Be The Perfect Match

Watch the trailer here: 


Don't miss your chance to be transported back to your childhood with Imaginary Friends, arriving in theaters on May 17th, 2024. 
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