Sharon Stone's Casting Claims for 'Another Simple Favor' Disputed by Production Sources

The actress alleges she was removed from the film, but insiders say she was never officially cast due to budgetary issues.

Sharon Stone claimed on Instagram that she was cast and then unexpectedly removed from the sequel to 'A Simple Favor.'
Sources close to the production refuted her claims, stating that she was never officially cast and that discussions ended due to budget constraints.
The film, directed by Paul Feig, stars Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick reprising their roles, with new cast members including Elizabeth Perkins and Allison Janney.
The sequel, set in Capri, Italy, revolves around a wedding with dark twists and is scheduled to release on Amazon Prime Video on May 1, 2025.
The movie has faced additional scrutiny due to rumors of tension between Lively and Kendrick, as well as Lively's ongoing legal battle with her 'It Ends With Us' co-star Justin Baldoni.