Get the latest gossip

Paul Feig Calls ‘Total BS’ Over Claim That ‘A Simple Favor 2’ Is Being Shelved Indefinitely by Amazon: ‘Don’t Believe Anything You Read on Social Media’


Director Paul Feig is dispelling rumors that "A Simple Favor 2" has been indefinitely delayed by Amazon due to drama surrounding star Blake Lively.

Director Paul Feig is dispelling rumors that “ A Simple Favor 2 ” has been indefinitely delayed by Amazon due to drama surrounding star Blake Lively. Early Friday morning, an internet investigator, known as “Eric B” on X, posted a thread outlining how Amazon shelved the sequel to the 2018 crime thriller amid Lively’s legal fallout with Justin Baldoni and a reported feud with co-star Anna Kendrick. “Despite glowing test screenings, Blake Lively’s refusal to promote—amid her messy legal battle with Justin Baldoni—and growing tensions with Anna Kendrick have derailed the sequel.

Get the Android app

Or read this on Variety

Read more on:

Photo of Paul Feig

Paul Feig

Related news:

News photo

Director Paul Feig Shuts Down Rumors 'A Simple Favor 2' Has Been Shelved

News photo

Blake Lively is defended by director Paul Feig amid allegations of a smear campaign by Justin Baldoni

News photo

Director Paul Feig Speaks Out About Blake Lively Amid Justin Baldoni Lawsuit