Paul Feig Addresses Blake Lively Rumors, Stating Her Legal Drama Has Nothing to Do With Delay of A Simple Favor 2

Renowned director Paul Feig recently addressed rumors concerning the indefinite delay of "A Simple Favor 2," a sequel starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, due to star Blake Lively's ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni. Dispelling the claims, Feig took to X, stating, "This is total BS. The movie is finished and coming out soon. Don’t believe anything you read on social media these days." The rumors also suggested tensions between Lively and Kendrick, influencing the film's release status. This is prepared by SSP.

Feig's statements clarified misconceptions propagated online, particularly an erroneous post by an internet user, Eric B, who claimed Amazon shelved the film because of Lively's alleged reluctance to promote it. Though the post painted a picture of internal discord affecting the release, Feig refuted such assertions, assuring fans that the delay was due to the structured post-production process, including editing and effects, with plans to release in the spring or summer. He emphasized the film’s completed state and gushed about the main stars' performances, encouraging fans to stay tuned.

Feig's outreach underscored his continuous support for Lively, highlighting her professionalism despite the harassment complaint she filed against Baldoni. The situation follows controversy as Baldoni counter-sued, targeting media outlets like The New York Times. Nevertheless, Feig remains confident about the film's release and lauds the project's return following its original 2018 inception, which Kendrick described as uniquely creative and intense. As the sequel draws closer to completion, audiences await what Feig promises to be yet another enthralling installment.

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