A Simple Favor 2 will see the return of stars Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick as Emily Nelson and Stephanie Smothers, respectively. Exclusive DailyMail.com filming photos show Lively’s character getting married to hunky actor Michele Morrone in a latex wedding gown. Henry Golding, who plays Emily’s first husband Sean Townsend, revealed that the upcoming sequel will feature a glamorous wedding in Capri, Italy, with murder and betrayal adding twists to the plot. Kendrick has expressed her excitement for the sequel, stating that her character Stephanie has grown more savvy but remains true to her original self.
The sequel, set to be directed by Paul Feig, will also see the return of Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Joshua Satine, Ian Ho, and Kelly McCormack reprising their roles from the first film. Amazon MGM Studios announced that filming for A Simple Favor 2 will begin in the spring and will be co-produced with Lions Gate, streaming on Prime Video. The original film, released in 2018, followed quirky single mom vlogger Stephanie as she befriends the mysterious Emily and delves into her disappearance, revealing a suspicious past.
Anna Kendrick expressed her eagerness to revisit the dark humor of Stephanie Smothers, emphasizing her anticipation for reuniting with the characters of Stephanie and Emily under the direction of Paul Feig. The director likewise praised the writing of Jessica Sharzer and the performances of the cast, promising that the sequel will deliver more stylish twists and turns. Fans of the original film can expect an entertaining continuation of the story with new challenges and surprises.
A Simple Favor 2 promises to deliver an engaging and entertaining sequel to the 2018 hit, with Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick reprising their roles as Emily and Stephanie. The glamorous setting of Capri, Italy, provides a backdrop for the characters’ new adventures, with a wedding setting the stage for mystery and intrigue. Fans can anticipate a blend of dark humor and suspense as the characters navigate the twists and turns of the plot, promising an exciting continuation of the story introduced in the first film.
