Blake Lively's Film Retitled Amid Justin Baldoni Lawsuit

Blake Lively's upcoming film, a sequel to A Simple Favor, has been retitled Another Simple Favor and will premiere as the opening film at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival. This change comes amidst her ongoing legal battles with co-star Justin Baldoni, who has countersued her and her husband for defamation following a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Lively. Despite the legal issues, Director Paul Feig expressed enthusiasm for the project, which will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime starting May 1. The sequel follows Lively's character as she prepares for a wedding in Capri, Italy, only to have events spiral into chaos after another murder occurs. Both Lively and Anna Kendrick return, alongside several new cast members. The original film was a significant box office success, and anticipation for the sequel remains high despite the surrounding controversies.