Untitled A Simple Favor sequel
Untitled A Simple Favor sequel | |
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Directed by | Paul Feig |
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Cinematography | John Schwartzman |
Edited by | Brent White |
Music by | Theodore Shapiro |
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Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The untitled A Simple Favor sequel is an upcoming American black comedy crime 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 reprising their roles from the first film supported by Michele Morrone, Elizabeth Perkins and Allison Janney.
Cast
[edit]- Anna Kendrick as Stephanie Smothers, Miles's mother
- Blake Lively as Emily Nelson / Hope McLanden and Faith McLanden, 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
- Michele Morrone
- Elizabeth Perkins
- Allison Janney
- 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
- Alex Newell
- Taylor Ortega
- Lorenzo de Moor
- Aparna Nancherla as Sona
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 began in late March 2024.[3] It was previously set to begin in Fall 2023 in Capri, Italy.[5] Filming wrapped on May 26, 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.
- ^ Adeyemi, Boluwatife (May 26, 2024). "A Simple Favor 2 Gets Major Filming Update From Director". Screen Rant. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
External links
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- American sequel films
- Films about interracial romance
- Films about missing people
- Films about twin sisters
- Films based on American crime novels
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- Films directed by Paul Feig
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- Films shot in Italy
- Films with screenplays by Laeta Kalogridis
- Films about incest
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- Fiction about patricide
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- Amazon MGM Studios films
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