Unveiling the Secrets Behind Another Simple Favor’s Star-Studded Cast!

In a convenient turn of events, Paul Feig’s enigmatic movie titled “Another Simple Favor” is now accessible for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The upcoming film from the year 2025 brings back several actors who were part of the 2018 production of “A Simple Favor“. In this thriller, vlogger and single mom Stephanie Smothers struck up a friendship with another mother, Emily Nelson, who later vanished without a trace. Utilizing her detective talents, Stephanie tracked down Emily, but found herself tangled in even more shocks and plot twists. The 2018 version of “A Simple Favor” concluded with Stephanie revealing Emily’s criminal past, which sent her to prison for twenty years.

It appears Emily’s stint in prison ended early since the new movie reunites the characters for a wedding scenario, instead. In “Another Simple Favor,” Stephanie and Emily jet off to Capri for Emily’s nuptials, but their past conflicts reignite spectacularly when a homicide occurs. The film has garnered praise thus far, with critics suggesting that it might not be as suspenseful as the first, yet its engaging cast keeps viewers hooked during the entire runtime.

Cast Character
Anna Kendrick Stephanie Smothers
Blake Lively Emily Nelson
Henry Golding Sean Townsend
Andrew Rannells Darren
Bashir Salahuddin Detective Summerville
Elizabeth Perkins Margaret McLinden
Michele Morrone Dante Versano
Elena Sofia Ricci Portia Versano
Alex Newell Vicky
Allison Janney Linda McLinden

Anna Kendrick As Stephanie Smothers

Date Of Birth: August 9, 1985

  • Active Since: 1998

Anna Kendrick hails from Portland, Maine, and started acting on Broadway as a child prodigy. Her transition to film and TV in the new millennium paved the way for her breakout part as Jessica Stanley in the Twilight saga. Following this success, Kendrick showcased her talent in ‘Up in the Air’, which earned her an Academy Award nomination. Throughout the 2010s, Anna Kendrick became a household name with her leading roles in the popular Pitch Perfect film series.

Notable Movies & TV Shows:

Movie/TV Show Role
Twilight Jessica Stanley
Up in the Air Natalie Keener
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Stacey Pilgrim
Pitch Perfect Beca Mitchell
What to Expect When You’re Expecting Rosie Brennan
Into the Woods Cinderella
The Accountant Dana Cummings
Trolls Princess Poppy (voice)
Woman of the Hour Cheryl Bradshaw

Character: Anna Kendrick plays Stephanie Smothers once more in the movie “Another Simple Favor“, having portrayed her previously. In the original film “A Simple Favor“, Stephanie is a single mom who manages a vlog channel focused on recipes and crafts for mothers. She befriends another mother, Emily, and later investigates Emily’s disappearance, eventually putting Emily behind bars. In this new movie, Stephanie will meet up with Emily again at Emily’s wedding in Italy, despite their relationship still being somewhat contentious.

Blake Lively As Emily Nelson

Date Of Birth: August 25, 1987

  • Active Since: 1998

Born in Los Angeles, California in 1987, Blake Lively began her acting career at the tender age of 10. After a brief hiatus, she reappeared on the screen in the teen movie “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” Gaining recognition as Serena van der Woodsen in the popular teen series “Gossip Girl,” Lively has also starred in films like “New York, I Love You,” “The Town,” “Green Lantern,” and many others. Over time, she has expanded her repertoire by appearing in a diverse range of movies, including “The Age of Adeline,” “The Shallows,” “Café Society,” and most recently, “It Ends with Us.

Notable Movies & TV Shows:

Movie/TV Show Role
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Bridget Vreeland
Accepted Monica Moreland
Gossip Girl Serena van der Woodsen
New York, I Love You Gabrielle DiMarco
The Town Kris Coughlin
Green Lantern Carol Ferris
The Age of Adeline Adeline Bowman
The Shallows Nancy Adams
Café Society Cheryl Bradshaw
It Ends with Us Lily Bloom

Character: Blake Lively plays the role of Emily Nelson in “Another Simple Favor.” In the initial movie, Emily is presented as a secretive new acquaintance to Stephanie, only to vanish abruptly later on. It’s eventually disclosed that she is one of a set of triplets and adopted a different name following an incident where she and her sister burned down their family home with their father inside. In the concluding scenes of the movie, Emily was sentenced to prison. However, in “Another Simple Favor,” we find Emily back from prison and planning to wed a new partner in Italy.

Henry Golding As Sean Townsend

Date Of Birth: February 5, 1987

  • Active Since: 2007

Born in Betong, Sarawak, Malaysia in 1987, Henry Golding initially worked as a television host before making the transition to acting. He gained significant recognition for his leading role in the 2018 film “Crazy Rich Asians.” Since then, he has graced the screens in romantic dramas and comedies like “Last Christmas” and “Persuasion.” Furthermore, Golding has also featured in action and crime films such as “The Gentlemen,” “Snake Eyes,” “Assassin Club,” and “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.

Notable Movies & TV Shows:

Movie/TV Show Role
Crazy Rich Asians Nick Young
Last Christmas Tom Webster
The Gentlemen Dry Eye
Snake Eyes Snake Eyes
Persuasion Mr. Elliot
Assassin Club Morgan Gaines
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Freddy Alvarez

Character: Henry Golding is set to return as the character, Sean Townsend, in the upcoming film titled “Another Simple Favor“. In the previous movie “A Simple Favor“, Sean was initially presented as Emily’s husband. However, following her staged death, he forms a romantic bond with Stephanie. In this new story, Sean reappears as Emily’s former spouse to escort their child to Italy for Emily’s wedding to another man.

Andrew Rannells As Darren

Date Of Birth: August 23, 1978

  • Active Since: 1994

Born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1978, Andrew Rannells started acting in stage plays during his teenage years. Notably, he’s recognized for his performances on Broadway, such as those in “The Book of Mormon,” “Falsettos,” “Hairspray,” and “Hamilton” among others. Off-screen, Rannells garnered fame portraying Elijah Krantz in the series Girls. In recent times, he’s contributed his voice to the series Big Mouth and headlined the dark comedy show Black Monday.

Notable Movies & TV Shows:

Movie/TV Show Role
The New Normal Brian Collins
Girls Elijah Krantz
The Intern Cameron
Why Him? Blaine Pederman
The Boys in the Band Larry
The Prom Trent Oliver
Big Mouth Matthew MacDell
Black Monday Blair Pfaff
Invincible William Clockwell

In the sequel “Another Simple Favor,” Andrew Rannells reprises his character, Darren from “A Simple Favor.” Similar to other parents at the same school as Stephanie and Emily, Darren has a child. He aids Stephanie in her investigations, leading to the capture of Emily in the original movie. In the upcoming film, their friendship with Stephanie continues.

Bashir Salahuddin As Detective Summerville

Date Of Birth: June 30, 1976

  • Active Since: 2002

Bashir Salahuddin hails from Chicago, Illinois, born in 1976. During his college years, he dabbled in acting in student productions. Upon graduation, Salahuddin made appearances as a guest star on numerous TV shows before transitioning into the role of a writer and actor for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Apart from this, Salahuddin is recognized for his roles in the series GLOW, followed by leading parts in comedies like South Side and Sherman’s Showcase. Additionally, he has acted in films such as Marriage Story, Cyrano, and Top Gun: Maverick.

Notable Movies & TV Shows:

Movie/TV Show Role
Arrested Development David “G-Man” Barnes
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Writer/Various
GLOW Keith Bang
Marriage Story Director
Cyrano Le Bret
Superstore Pastor Craig
South Side Officer Goodnight
Top Gun: Maverick Hondo Coleman
Miller’s Girl Boris Fillmore

Character: Bashir Salahuddin portrays Detective Summerville in both “A Simple Favor” and “Another Simple Favor.” In the initial film, he aids Stephanie in her quest to find Emily. However, as the story unfolds, it’s revealed that Emily might be concealing more than Stephanie initially suspects.

Another Simple Favor Supporting Cast & Characters

In the movie ‘Another Simple Favor’, Elizabeth Perkins portrays Margaret McLinden, Emily’s mother. Besides her role as Celia Hodes in ‘Weeds’, she is also recognized for her performances in films such as ‘About Last Night’, ‘Big’, and ‘Moonlight and Valentino’.

As a cinephile, I’m thrilled to share that I, Michele Morrone, take on the role of Emily’s new fiancé, Dante Versano, in the captivating movie, “Another Simple Favor”. Known for my appearances in the popular “365” series and the gripping film “Subservience”, I bring a unique charm to this intriguing character.

Elena Sofia Ricci plays the role of Dante’s mother, Portia, in the movie “Another Simple Favor.” She is most recognized for her work on various Italian TV series and movies like “Orgoglio,” “I Cesaroni,” and “Impiegati.

Alex Newell joins the cast of “Another Simple Favor” under the character Vicky, Stephanie’s assistant. Newell is renowned for their performances as Unique Adams in Glee and Mo on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist. Furthermore, they are a celebrated theater actor and singer who has received a Tony award.

Allison Janney brings laughter to the cast of “Another Simple Favor” with her portrayal of Linda McLinden, Emily’s aunt. Known for her exceptional talent in both television shows like “The West Wing” and films such as “Juno,” “10 Things I Hate About You,” “The Hours,” and “I, Tonya,” Janney is a renowned and award-winning actress.

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2025-04-30 20:16