‘The Smurfs’ premiere

Castmemebers Jayma Mays, left, Katy Perry and Sofia Vergara attend hit the Ziegfeld Theater’s blue carpet for the premiere. (Dave Allocca / Associated Press)

March 17, 2014 12:28 PM PT

Neil Patrick Harris plays New Yorker Patrick Winslow, who first encounters the runaway Smurfs when they’re delivered to his home in a package. (Andy Kropa / Getty Images)

“Glee” actress Jayma Mays plays Grace Winslow, the wife of Neil Patrick Harris’ Patrick, in the film. (Andy Kropa / Getty Images)

Hank Azaria plays Gargamel, an evil wizard that chases the Smurfs from their village. The little blue creatures go through a portal into New York‘s Central Park to escape but must return to their village before Gargamel tracks them down.

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“Modern Family” actress Sofía Vergara plays Odile, a powerful executive at a high-end cosmetics company, in the film. (Jason Szenes / EPA)

Castmember Jeff Foxworthy lends his voice to Handy the Smurf. (Andy Kropa / Getty Images)

Alan Cumming gives Papa Smurf a big hug at “The Smurfs” premiere. Cumming voices Gutsy the Smurf in the film. (Jemal Countess / Getty Images)

Fashion consultant and television personality Tim Gunn poses for a photo with comedian George Lopez. Gunn plays Henri, an executive assistant at a major cosmetic company, while Lopez gives his vocals to Grouchy the Smurf. (Jason Szenese / EPA)

“The Smurfs” director Raja Gosnell hits the blue carpet with his wife. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)

Hank Azaria carries his son Hal on the blue carpet.

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Olivia Palermo, who makes a cameo in the film along with Joan Rivers, Tom Colicchio, Michael Musto and Liz Smith, attends the premiere. (Andy Kropa / Getty Images)

Characters from “The Smurfs” arrive at the New York premiere for the live action animated film at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York. (Jason Szenese / EPA)