Why Justin Baldoni Including Ryan Reynolds In His Lawsuit Is ‘Not Strange,’ According To A Defamation Lawyer

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Ever since its debut, the book-to-movie adaptation of “It Ends With Us” has been generating quite a buzz… but not just about the film’s storyline. Streaming exclusively on Netflix, this project has been causing a stir due to the off-screen drama involving Blake Lively and actor/director Justin Baldoni, along with their legal disputes. Interestingly, a defamation lawyer recently shed light on why including Ryan Reynolds in Baldoni’s lawsuit isn’t unusual, as per the defamation lawyer’s statements.

After a lawsuit by Emily Lively over the film “It Ends with U“, Justin Baldoni filed several lawsuits against both Lively and Ryan Reynolds. The involvement of the star from “Deadpool” raised eyebrows, but it might not be as unexpected as people assume. Lawyer Jeff Lewis discussed this tactic with Yahoo Entertainment, stating:

In response to Emily Lively’s lawsuit about the film “It Ends with U“, Justin Baldoni filed multiple lawsuits against both Lively and Ryan Reynolds, who is known for his role in “Deadpool“. This move might not be as shocking as it seems.)

It makes sense that Ryan Reynolds was mentioned in Baldoni’s complaint, given his role as Baldoni describes it. Baldoni contends that Reynolds took part in a meeting aimed at compelling an apology from Baldoni for conduct he claims did not happen, and exerted pressure on Baldoni to relinquish creative control over the film. This meeting is central to Baldoni’s claim of civil extortion.

In summary, since Baldoni believes that Ryan Reynolds made changes to the movie adaptation of “It Ends With Us,” Lewis suggests including the 48-year-old actor, writer, and producer in the lawsuit. Interestingly, Baldoni has also filed a defamation case against both Reynolds and Lively, adding another layer of complexity to this legal dispute. As the events unfold, we’ll see how this intricate legal scenario resolves itself.

Before Baldoni filed his defamation lawsuit, he accused Ryan Reynolds of pressuring WME to let him go, an allegation that was addressed by the agency but remains contentious in his complaints. This is reportedly a significant factor as to why Reynolds’ wife, Blake Lively, has been named in the lawsuits. According to Jeff Lewis, this is one of the main reasons for Reynolds’ inclusion.

In this situation, according to Baldoni, both Lively and Reynolds are said to have taken steps to get William Morris Endeavor to let go of me as their client. Given the circumstances, it’s not just that Reynolds is Lively’s husband; he’s also personally implicated in the allegations made against him by Baldoni.

Although Ryan Reynolds may not have played a significant role in “It Ends With Us” compared to Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, here are some possible reasons why he too has been mentioned in lawsuits related to the project. The legal battles surrounding this production appear particularly intense, especially given that the director is currently suing both Lively and Reynolds for sums reaching into hundreds of millions.

As events unfold, we’ll see how they play out, and whether the involved parties will have to confront each other in a courtroom. Meanwhile, you can watch “It Ends With Us” right now on Netflix. Keep an eye out for its scheduled release in 2025.

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2025-01-21 18:07