Director Paul Feig is clarifying that there’s no truth to the speculation that “A Simple Favor 2″ has been postponed indefinitely by Amazon, owing to any controversy involving lead actress Blake Lively.

On Friday morning, a detective of the internet world, commonly recognized as “Eric B” on platform X, shared a series of posts detailing that the release of Amazon’s sequel to the 2018 crime thriller had been delayed due to the ongoing legal issues between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, along with rumors of a dispute with co-star Anna Kendrick.

In a surprising turn of events, it appears that ‘A Simple Favor 2’ has been put on hold indefinitely, as revealed in the latest news. The reason for this delay stems from Blake Lively’s reluctance to participate in promotions due to her ongoing legal disagreement with Justin Baldoni. Additionally, escalating conflicts with Anna Kendrick have further complicated matters. This decision has left both Anna and director Paul Feig disheartened, while the entire Hollywood community is left in a state of astonishment. This isn’t just about a film; it seems to be a dramatic turn of events that goes beyond the silver screen.

That same evening, Feig firmly refuted any claims suggesting problems with the movie’s premiere.

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In the evening, Feig strongly disagreed that there were issues regarding the movie’s launch.

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Later in the day, Feig made it clear that everything was fine regarding the film’s distribution.

Feig expressed, “This is complete nonsense, I’m sorry. The film has been completed and will be released shortly. Please don’t trust everything you read on social media these days.

After being inquired, Feig was asked to explain why Amazon hadn’t announced a release date for the movie yet, pointing out that filming had concluded in April 2024. In response, Feig explained that the process known as post-production, which includes tasks like editing, scoring, special effects, sound mixing, closed captioning, and technical quality control, typically takes at least six months. He added that their post-production schedule always aimed to complete everything by mid-January. Movies do not get released immediately after they are finished because the studio needs to determine the optimal release date well in advance. Feig mentioned that they had always intended for a spring or summer release this year, and he hoped this clarified the situation.

In response to a fan’s question, Feig stated, “The film is fantastic, with outstanding performances by Blake and Anna. I’m eager for everyone to watch it. Keep an eye out for further updates. The sequel to ‘Simple Favor’ is arriving shortly!

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2025-01-11 21:16