Overview

• Rumors of a rift between Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick surfaced after their appearance at the SXSW premiere of 'Another Simple Favor.'
• Director Paul Feig dismissed the speculation, calling the claims of discomfort or animosity between the stars 'wrong.'
• Both actresses addressed their collaboration, with Lively praising Kendrick, while Kendrick gave a lighthearted and evasive response to questions.
• The premiere marks Lively's first major public appearance since filing a sexual harassment lawsuit against her 'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni, who has countersued.
• The sequel to 2018's 'A Simple Favor' will be available for streaming on Prime Video starting May 1, 2025.