Contains sensitive subject matter about sexual misconduct.
Though there are rumors about its premature cancelation,Blake Lively’s latest release has not been scrapped. The actor first debuted in Hollywood in 1998’sSandman, but it was not until 2005 that she would see her career explode. After a seven-year gap between productions, she starred inThe Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, where she earned acclaim. Since then,Lively has taken major rolesinGreen Lantern(2011),A Simple Favor(2018),It Ends with Us(2024), andGossip Girl.
Recently, however, the actor has been embroiled in a serious legal dispute. On August 05, 2025, Lively submitted a complaint to the California Civil Rights Department, whichaccused herIt Ends With Usco-star, Justin Baldoni, of sexual misconduct, perDeadline. Since then, the two have been in a serious legal battle, as Baldoni has submitted complaints and lawsuits of his own, notably againstThe New York Times. Amid challenges in the courts, Lively is still hoping to continue her career with her upcoming comedy sequel.
A Simple Favor 2 Has Not Been Canceled
Director Paul Feig Came To Its Defense
Despite rumors,A Simple Favor 2has not been canceled. The original 2018 comedy followed Anna Kendrick’s Stephanie Smothers as she attempted to find her missing friend, Emily Nelson (Lively). The movie thrived at the box office, where itearned $97.6 million against a $20 million budget. The movie went on to become a streaming hit on Netflix, leading toA Simple Favor 2’s official confirmation.
A report was released by X user@Oflululemon, which stated that the production had been scrapped. The user blamed “Lively’s refusal to promote” and conflicts with Kendrick as the major cause. The thread specifically cited Lively’s “messy legal battle with Justin Baldoni” as the source of the cause of every issue. In a series of tweets on his X account, directorPaul Feigdefended the productionfrom these reports about its cancelation. Check out his posts below:
While responding to a X user who claimed that the movie was scrapped, Feig explained thatthe movie has already finished productionand is awaiting release.
Feig explained that Lively and Kendrick’s performances were brilliant and that more details will be coming soon.
Feig’s final statement responded to an inquiry from the original user and explained the long post-production process. The movie is proceeding as planned and isexpected to be released in the spring.
Our Take On The False Simple Favor 2 Reports
It Must Be Incredibly Frustrating For Feig
Much of the original report was entirely false, which must be frustrating for the cast and crew. The production has seen no major delays and should be completed on schedule. That irritation is likely why Feig recommended that no one receive news from social media, which is certainly good advice. With complicated lawsuits and legal complaints involved in this case,only information from trusted sources should be considered reliable. X threads are extremely unlikely to provide any worthwhile insight, and it could hamper the actual production.
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Feig didn’t need to dispute claims from unsourced accounts on X, but, understandably, this dissolved any uncertainty. It is disappointing that Lively is being targeted in a devastating lawsuit, and her legal situation should not have been used as evidence for an imagined cancelation. As painful as this must be for Feig,A Simple Favor 2should still be coming out soon, which is excellent news. With a release window now officially announced, it is good to see more insight into its development.
Another Simple Favor
Cast
Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square.
