Paul Feig Addresses Rumor ‘A Simple Favor 2’ Is Being Delayed and Scrapped

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There’s been a buzz on the internet about the possibility that the upcoming sequel to the 2018 movie “A Simple Favor,” titled “A Simple Favor 2,” has been indefinitely delayed by Amazon due to disagreements between stars Anna Kendrick and another, unnamed actor. However, it’s essential to note that this rumor lacked any verified source but still managed to spread rapidly. To set the record straight, the film’s director, Paul Feig, took to social media not only to debunk this rumor but also to offer some insights into the filmmaking process.

In response to the X discussion, Paul Feig clarified, “What’s being spread around is pure nonsense. The film has already been completed and will be released shortly. Be wary of rumors on social media these days.

The article mentioned discussed a statement suggesting that the production of “A Simple Favor 2” was put on hold because lead actress Blake Lively declined to advertise the movie amid her legal dispute with director Justin Baldoni. However, the post also hinted at past tension between Kendrick and Lively on the set of “A Simple Favor,” but no solid proof was ever presented. When someone questioned Feig about the film’s release, given that it wrapped up in spring 2024, Feig provided a timeframe for post-production and hinted at a possible release in spring 2025. Feig stated:

In a message, Feig explained that post-production on our project usually takes at least six months or more when you consider editing, music scoring, visual effects, sound mixing, subtitles, and technical quality checks. Our schedule had us wrapping up everything by mid-January. Movies don’t hit theaters immediately after completion; instead, studios choose the optimal release date a year in advance. We’ve always aimed for a spring or summer debut this year. I hope this clarifies the process for you.

The plans for “A Simple Favor 2” were initially revealed in May 2022, and filming commenced in March 2024. Filming concluded in May 2024, and it appears that the movie will hit theaters in spring 2025, allowing ample time for post-production work, as stated by director Feig. This production timeline is remarkably similar to that of the original “A Simple Favor,” which started filming in August 2017 and was released in September 2018. This alignment suggests that the sequel is progressing smoothly, with no apparent issues reported during its production process.

The Spread of Misinformation Online is Growing

It’s important to mention that the user Eric B attempted to counterargue once more, stating, “‘Appreciate your efforts, Paul, but let’s be honest:’

@blakelively isn’t only choosing not to support A Simple Favor 2; her ongoing legal complications appear to be negatively affecting the movie. This issue has been raised by @justinbaldoni.

about her history of derailing (and EDITING) projects. Don’t let this masterpiece suffer.”

The comments’ critical and dismissive attitude towards a movie starring Blake Lively, despite being about a different film altogether, appears suspicious, given the recent accusations of orchestrated defamation campaigns by Justin Baldoni’s publicity team during the promotion of ‘It Ends with Us’. This suspicion is heightened as the rumors about ‘A Simple Favor 2’ seem to align with those who believe that Baldoni had his movie taken away from him, disregarding other allegations against him in Lively’s lawsuit.

In numerous instances, unsubstantiated claims have been propagated online. As institutions such as Meta reduce their fact-checking mechanisms, it’s crucial to verify information when it surfaces to ensure its authenticity. Misleading information often serves to generate sensational headlines and increase clicks, which can distort narratives that may be manipulated to foster false beliefs in people’s minds, significantly departing from reality.

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2025-01-12 03:33