Blake Lively, aged 36, and Anna Kendrick have been confirmed to reprise their roles in the upcoming sequel, A Simple Favor 2. The film, directed by Paul Feig, follows the dark comedy of its predecessor released in 2018.
In A Simple Favor 2, Stephanie Smothers (played by Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (portrayed by Lively) travel to Capri, Italy for Emily’s lavish wedding to a wealthy Italian man. The plot promises a mix of glamour, murder, and betrayal, with more twists than the treacherous road from Marina Grande to Capri town square.
Kendrick, 37, shared her enthusiasm for the sequel by highlighting Stephanie’s character development, noting that she has become more shrewd while still maintaining her essence. The sequel is set to bring a fresh take on the dynamic between the two leading ladies.
The news is out that Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick will be reprising their roles in the sequel to A Simple Favor.
The movie is the follow-up to the 2018 black comedy directed by Paul Feig, who is also back for the sequel.
“I’ve just finished reading the script,” the actress shared with the media, “and let me tell you, it’s absolutely fantastic.” The upcoming sequel will see Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Joshua Satine, Ian Ho, and Kelly McCormack all returning to reprise their roles from the first film.
Amazon MGM Studios recently confirmed that the sequel, co-produced by Lions Gate, is set to start filming this spring and will be available for streaming on Prime Video. The original film, based on Darcey Bell’s novel, follows Stephanie as she becomes enamored with the sophisticated and glamorous Emily. However, Stephanie soon finds herself feeling inadequate in the presence of the cosmopolitan Emily.
In a pivotal scene at the park, Stephanie snaps a playful picture of Emily, only to be told to delete it without explanation. Shortly after, Emily mysteriously reaches out to Stephanie for help with “just a simple favor.” Days later, Stephanie is left to ponder Emily’s disappearance, which she announces on her blog.
Quoted from the original trailer, Emily’s husband describes her as an enigma, referring to her as a “beautiful ghost.”
A brief summary reveals that in A Simple Favor 2, Stephanie Smothers (played by Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (played by Lively) make a comeback as they jet off to the stunning island of Capri, Italy, to attend Emily’s lavish wedding to a wealthy Italian entrepreneur.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, be prepared for more than just glamorous guests at this wedding – expect murder and betrayal to also make an appearance. The event is sure to have more unexpected twists and turns than the winding road from Marina Grande to the Capri town square.
Kendrick is eagerly looking forward to the follow-up film, mentioning that Stephanie has developed a bit more wisdom, yet ultimately remains true to herself, as reported by E! News.
On Wednesday, Amazon MGM Studios revealed exciting news about the upcoming sequel film. The movie, a joint production with Lions Gate, is set to start filming in the spring and will be available for streaming on Prime Video.
In the first movie, inspired by Darcey Bell’s novel, Stephanie becomes intrigued by the chic and sophisticated Emily. After bonding over martinis, Stephanie can’t help but feel a little insecure in comparison to the cosmopolitan Emily.
As Stephanie delves into Emily’s mysterious past, she is cautioned to not dig too deep because “she’s not your average person.” Flashbacks show Emily with striking magenta hair and matching thigh-high boots, hinting at her enigmatic personality.
Tensions rise as it is revealed that Emily’s husband had taken out a suspicious life insurance policy on her, leading to a frantic police search for the missing wife. In the shocking conclusion, Emily is sentenced to two decades behind bars while Stephanie embarks on a new career as a private investigator.