The untitled A Simple Favor sequel is an upcoming American black crime comedy film directed by Paul Feig and written by Jessica Sharzer and Laeta Kalogridis. It is the direct sequel to A Simple Favor (2018) with Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Joshua Satine and Ian Ho reprises their role from the first film.
| Untitled A Simple Favor sequel | |
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| Directed by | Paul Feig |
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| Cinematography | John Schwartzman |
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| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Anna Kendrick as Stephanie Smothers, Emily's best friend and Miles's mother
- Blake Lively as Emily Nelson / Hope McLanden and Faith McLanden, Stephanie's best friend, Sean's wife and Nicky's mother
- Henry Golding as Sean Townsend, Emily's husband and Nicky's father
- Andrew Rannells as Darren
- Bashir Salahuddin as Detective Summerville
- Joshua Satine as Miles Smothers, Stephanie's son
- Ian Ho as Nicholas "Nicky" Townsend-Nelson, the son of Emily and Sean
- Kelly McCormack as Stacy
- Elena Sofia Ricci
- Michele Morrone
- Elizabeth Perkins
- Alex Newell
- Taylor Ortega
- Lorenzo de Moor
- Aparna Nancherla as Sona
- Allison Janney
Production
editIt 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.[2] 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,[3][4] and Allison Janney among the new additions to the cast.[5]
Principal photography began in late March 2024.[4] It was previously set to begin in Fall 2023 in Capri, Italy.[6] Filming wrapped on May 26, 2024.[7]
References
edit- ^ "A Simple Favor 2". Writers Guild of America West. September 18, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Adeyemi, Boluwatife (May 26, 2024). "A Simple Favor 2 Gets Major Filming Update From Director". Screen Rant. Retrieved July 4, 2024.