Untitled A Simple Favor sequel

Untitled A Simple Favor sequel
Directed byPaul Feig
Written by
Produced by
  • Paul Feig
  • Laura Fischer
Starring
CinematographyJohn Schwartzman
Edited byBrent White
Music byTheodore Shapiro
Production
company
Distributed byAmazon MGM Studios
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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 supporting by Michele Morrone, Elizabeth Perkins and Allison Janney.

Cast

Production

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Stephan, Katcy (March 28, 2024). "'A Simple Favor 2' Adds Allison Janney". Variety. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Adeyemi, Boluwatife (May 26, 2024). "A Simple Favor 2 Gets Major Filming Update From Director". Screen Rant. Retrieved July 4, 2024.