“A Simple Favor” director addresses Blake Lively rumors amid lawsuit
Paul Feig, Blake Lively
Michael Kovacs/Getty Images ; Jeff Spicer/Getty ImagesBlake Livelysoon Simple service 2 according to the film’s director, it was not canceled amid her legal battle.
On Friday, January 10th, Paul Feig responded to internet rumors that Amazon Studios had decided to shelve the project indefinitely as a result of Lively’s lawsuit against her It ends with us Castor Justin Baldoni.
“This is complete BS. I’m sorry. The film is finished and will be released soon,” Feig, 62, wrote via X. “Don’t believe what you read on social media these days.”
In a follow-up message, Feig praised Lively and Costar Anna Kendrick for working on the project.
Blake Lively is getting more support for her sexual harassment lawsuit against ‘It Ends With Us’ director and actor Justin Baldoni. “I’ve made two films with Blake and all I can say is that she’s one of the most professional, creative, talented and kind people I’ve ever worked with,” A Simple Favor director Paul (…)
“The movie is wonderful, and Blake and Anna are wonderful,” he said poured out. “I can’t wait for you all to see it. Stay tuned for more details. Simple advantage 2 quickly!”
Feig shot Lively, 37, and Kendrick, 39 2018 year A simple service about a single vlogger, Stephanie, who investigates the mysterious disappearance of her friend Emily. Kendrick portrays Stephanie opposite Emily Lively.
Almost six years later, in 2024, Lively and Kendrick have reunited for the upcoming sequel. That same year, Lively also worked with Baldoni, 40, on a film adaptation Colin Hoover‘s It ends with us. (Baldoni also directed the film, and Lively served as an executive producer.)
Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick are set to return for more backstabbing fun in the sequel to 2018’s A Simple Favor. The dark comedy thriller was based on Darcy Bell’s book of the same name and told the story of mom blogger Stephanie (Kendrick) befriending a rich mom named Emily (Lively). After the mysterious disappearance of Emily (…)
Lively sued Baldoni in December 2024 for alleged sexual harassment, alleging that Jane the Virgin alum fostered a “hostile work environment” on the set of the summer blockbuster. She also alleged that Baldoni attempted to launch a campaign of alleged “social manipulation” to destroy her career and reputation. Baldoni strongly rejected the accusations even afterwards sued for $250 million against New York Times for their report outlining Lively’s demands.
“In this vicious smear campaign, orchestrated entirely by Blake Lively and her team, New York Times bowing to the wishes and whims of two powerful ‘untouchable’ Hollywood elites, ignoring journalistic practices and ethics that once belonged to a respected publication, using falsified and manipulated texts, and deliberately omitting texts that challenge their chosen PR narrative,” – Attorney Baldoni Brian Friedman said in a statement last month. “In doing so, they pre-determined the outcome of their story and aided and abetted their own devastating PR smear campaign aimed at reviving Lively’s self-sacrificing image and countering an organic surge of criticism among the online public. The irony is rich.”
Enlivened, meanwhile, denied the accusations in his statement.
“This lawsuit is based on the patently false premise that Ms. Lively’s administrative complaint against Wayfarer and others was a ruse based on her choice not to sue Baldoni, Wayfarer, and that litigation was never her ultimate goal,” the actress said. Us Weekly in the statement.
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