At the inaugural night of the SXSW Film and TV festival in Austin, the movie Another Simple Favor received a hearty reception. Star Blake Lively, who hasn’t appeared in a film since her high-profile legal dispute with director and co-star Justin Baldoni from their project It Ends with Us, made her premiere at the event.
A vibrant presence was found at The Paramount theater, accompanied by co-star Anna Kendrick, director Paul Feig, as well as several other members of the movie’s cast such as Andrew Rannells, Elizabeth Perkins, and Alex Newell.
In a discussion following the screening of the sequel, Feig expressed his deep affection for the characters, stating they would be delightful to revisit once more. Meanwhile, Lively declared her character, Emily Nelson from ‘Simple Favor’, as her most cherished role she’s had the privilege to portray.
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After the screening of the sequel, Feig shared his enthusiasm for the characters, stating he’d enjoy revisiting them. On the other hand, Lively referred to her character in ‘Simple Favor’, Emily Nelson, as her favorite role she’s had the opportunity to play.
The movie titled “Another Simple Favor“, available on Amazon’s streaming service starting May 1st, continues the storyline after the 2018 film. It follows Stephanie Smothers (played by Kendrick) and Emily (portrayed by Lively), who journey to the picturesque island of Capri for Emily’s grand wedding. Emily is preparing to marry a prosperous Italian businessman, but dark turns such as murder and deceit begin to weave themselves into their plans.
The film A Simple Favor, earning $97 million at the worldwide box office, has become a favorite among camp classics as viewers continue to watch it on streaming platforms. At the movie’s premiere, Blake Lively admitted, “I was quite anxious about the first one because I wasn’t sure if we were creating a drama or a comedy. We asked Paul [Feig], and he simply replied ‘Yes,’ which didn’t really answer my question.
The second movie takes things a step further in terms of camp, featuring even more extravagant costumes and shocking plot developments compared to the initial film. Director Feig mentioned before filming that he had an unusual idea up his sleeve, which added to the intensity. Lively commented on one such unexpected event in the movie, saying it was quite uncomfortable to watch with everyone here, as it truly took things a notch higher.
About Kendrick, she shared her enthusiasm for revisiting “Another Simple Favor” but expressed doubts about her character’s readiness to confront her murderous best friend once more. In my mind, if I am joining her in potential danger, it seems like she wouldn’t give it much weight, she said. This thought reminded Kendrick of “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” where Robert Downey Jr. portrayed a character who remained unfazed despite being surrounded by murder and chaos, saying, “There’s murder and mayhem, but I’m okay!
The Austin crowd was delighted to return to the realm of “A Simple Favor,” and at this year’s SXSW, Amazon productions dominate the main acts. Beyond “A Simple Favor,” the studio will also debut “The Accountant 2” starring Ben Affleck and Nicole Kidman’s thriller titled “Holland.
Before the upcoming Friday premiere, I had the privilege of attending a panel where Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, and Courtenay Valenti, the studio’s film chief, discussed their plans for the big screen. They revealed that we can expect 12 to 14 of Amazon MGM’s films to grace the silver screen in 2026. This announcement follows their strategic decision to broaden their international distribution and marketing initiatives, a move that will be further showcased at CinemaCon next month when they meet with theater owners for the first time.
Valenti stated, “Our company stands firmly behind theatrical productions, and I believe the proof lies in our diverse lineup.
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2025-03-08 06:54