John Krasinski interview: 'Emily Blunt is the secret ingredient to my career'
The IndependentGet our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. There is such an appeal to playing a guy who is a real person, that you might see in a bar – he’s an actual superhero that could exist.” open image in gallery Jack Ryan: Baldwin, Ford, Affleck, Pine. She’s been my secret ingredient.” Blunt almost didn’t star in the film; Krasinski was “too scared” to ask her. “I also certainly wouldn’t have felt as comfortable watching someone else pretend to give birth in a bathtub.” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. Hopefully we can find a way.” open image in gallery Krasinski found fame as Jim Halpert in the US remake of 'The Office' Before then, he’ll be called back to duty as Jack Ryan – season two was confirmed months before the first had even begun.