The original 1991 movie starred Rik Mayall as Fred, the imaginary friend of Lizzie (Phoebe Cates) who returns in her time of need — but the real world proves to be the least of her problems when Fred’s around.
According to YODA BBY ABY, theStranger Thingsstar is set to take on the role in a remake alongside Sophia Lillis, star of IT andNetflix’sI Am Not Okay With This — but it’s not true whatsoever.
The page is also responsible for a slew of fake news stories, likeBryan Cranston’s made-up Heisenberg movie, theGolden Girls revival, andZac Efron’s Knight Rider reboot— none of them are happening.
Alongside the fake poster, the pagewrote: “In this uproarious reboot of the 90s classic, Finn Wolfhard and Sophia Lillis bring to life the beloved tale of an imaginative young adult whose life is turned upside down by the return of her anarchic childhood imaginary friend, Fred. This dynamic duo takes on chaos, heartbreak, and hilarious mischief, delivering a fresh spin on the themes of friendship, freedom, and facing one’s fears. Get ready to laugh, cry, and embrace the power of imagination in this wildly entertaining journey that proves some friendships truly are timeless.”
The post has racked up more than 2,000 shares and thousands of comments, many of which express excitement for the remake… which has been conjured out of thin air and will never be made.
Instead, why not check out our list of othernew (and crucially, real) moviesyou should be streaming right now, as well asbinge-worthy TV showsyou should add to your watch list.
About The Author
Cameron Frew is Deputy TV & Movies Editor on Dexerto’s UK team. He’s an action movie aficionado, ’80s obsessive, and Oscars enthusiast. He loves Invincible, but he’s also a fan of The Boys, the MCU, The Chosen, and much more. He has previously written for LadBible, UniLad, and Flickering Myth. You can contact him at: cameron.frew@dexerto.com.
