John Goodman attends a special screening of upcoming animated film "Smurfs" in New York City on Tuesday. Goodman voices Papa Smurf in the film, based on the classic cartoon series of the same name. "Smurfs" comes to theaters on Friday.

Justin Timberlake had “Trolls.” Rihanna has “Smurfs.” Both films get as much mileage as it can from its singer-voice actor.

These details sounded a lot like “The Smurfs,” the dreadful 2011 movie that marked the last time the Smurfs were at your local bijou. In that film, Katy Perry played Smurfette and Jonathan Winters was cast as Papa Smurf. Their real world adventure placed them in the Smurfiest place in America, New York City.

Rihanna, John Goodman, and the cast of 'Smurfs' stepped out on the blue carpet for the movie’s premiere this weekend.

With the forthcoming July 18 release of Smurfs, the Belgian-created comic book characters created by Peyo (née Pierre Culliford) return to the silver screen. In the animated/live-action musical reboot,

The legendary actor, now celebrating 50 years in the business, opens up about his fraught relationship with Roseanne, bombing his 'SNL' audition and Spielberg announcing his role in 'Flintstones' without asking him first.

John Goodman has kept up a busy shooting schedule, between 'The Conners,' 'The Righteous Gemstones,' and the upcoming Alejandro G. Iñárritu comedy.

Both Goodman and Offerman looked dapper in their sleek blue suits, while the 24-year-old actor opted for a head-turning ensemble in a deep purple velvet top that perfectly matched his striking oversized sunglasses. Meanwhile, another eye-catching celebrity was Waddingham, who made denim blue-carpet ready.