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Untitled A Simple Favor sequel

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Untitled A Simple Favor sequel
Directed byPaul Feig
Written by
Produced by
  • Paul Feig
  • Laura Fischer
Starring
CinematographyJohn Schwartzman
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.

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Production

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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.[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

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  1. ^ "A Simple Favor 2". Writers Guild of America West. September 18, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Stephan, Katcy (March 28, 2024). "'A Simple Favor 2' Adds Allison Janney". Variety. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Adeyemi, Boluwatife (May 26, 2024). "A Simple Favor 2 Gets Major Filming Update From Director". Screen Rant. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
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