Untitled A Simple Favor sequel
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| Untitled A Simple Favor sequel | |
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| Directed by | Paul Feig |
| Written by | Jessica Sharzer |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | John Schwartzman |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The currently untitled A Simple Favor sequel is an upcoming American black comedy crime thriller film directed by Paul Feig and its the direct sequel to A Simple Favor (2018).
Cast[edit]
- Anna Kendrick as Stephanie Smothers
- Blake Lively as Emily Nelson / Hope McLanden / Faith McLanden
- Henry Golding as Sean Townsend
- Andrew Rannells as Darren
- Bashir Salahuddin as Detective Summerville
- Joshua Satine as Miles Smothers
- Ian Ho as Nicholas "Nicky" Townsend-Nelson
- Kelly McCormack as Stacy
- Elena Sofia Ricci
- Michele Morrone
- Elizabeth Perkins
- Taylor Ortega
- Lorenzo de Moor
- Aparna Nancherla as Sona
- Allison Janney
Production[edit]
It was announced in May 2022 that Amazon Studios and Lionsgate had greenlit a sequel to the 2018 film, with Paul Feig returning to direct, and Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively reprising their roles.[1] The project would be again confirmed in March 2024, with Henry Golding and Andrew Rannells among the cast also reprising their roles from the first film,[2][3] and Allison Janney among the new additions to the cast.[4]
Principal photography was scheduled to begin in spring 2024.[3] It was previously set to begin in Fall 2023 in Capri, Italy.[5] Filming had begun by early April 2024.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ Kroll, Justin (May 11, 2022). "A Simple Favor Sequel Set With Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively & Paul Feig Returning For Amazon Studios & Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ Gajewski, Ryan (March 27, 2024). "A Simple Favor 2 Is a Go: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively Returning for Paul Feig Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (March 28, 2024). "Elizabeth Perkins, Alex Newell, Aparna Nancherla & More Join 'A Simple Favor 2'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (March 28, 2024). "'A Simple Favor 2' Adds Allison Janney". Variety. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ Parker, Ryan (January 27, 2023). "Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick's 'A Simple Favor' Sequel Slated to Begin Production in Italy This Fall: Source". People Magazine. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ Rendon, Christine (2024-04-04). "Blake Lively films wedding scene for A Simple Favor 2". Mail Online. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
