Everything to Know About “A Simple Favor 2”

Pour out a martini, because A Simple Favor is getting a highly-anticipated sequel.

Following the release of the first film in 2018, a sequel was officially announced in May 2022 and Amazon MGM Studios has since confirmed that Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick and Henry Golding will reprise their roles.

Based on the novel of the same name by Darcey Bell, the first film follows two mothers, Stephanie (Kendrick) and Emily (Lively), who form an unlikely friendship. As the two learn more about each other, things take a turn when Emily suddenly goes missing and Stephanie leads the charge to find her, discovering some hidden secrets along the way.

The film received critical acclaim for its twists and turns, as well as Lively and Kendrick’s performances. As director Paul Feig previously told PEOPLE ahead of the first film’s release, "Our movie is all about appearances being not what they seem and so we loved the idea of playing with the concept of 'It's not what you think.' "

Here’s everything to know about the upcoming sequel.

Warning: spoilers for A Simple Favor ahead. 

Who is in the cast of A Simple Favor 2?

Lively and Kendrick will reprise their roles as Emily Nelson and Stephanie Smothers, respectively. Additionally, Henry Golding, who played Lively’s onscreen husband in the first film, will return alongside Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Joshua Satine, Ian Ho and Kelly McCormack.

What is A Simple Favor 2 about?

According to a synopsis, the new movie sees the "return of Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively) as they head to the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman."

"Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square,” the synopsis continues.

As the first film ends with Emily being sentenced to prison, it appears that the new film will possibly jump forward in time and follow her life post-prison.

Who is directing A Simple Favor 2?

Paul Feig, the mastermind behind the first film as well as hits like Bridesmaids, directed the second film.

Who is writing A Simple Favor 2?

The script, based on Bell’s characters from the novel, was written by Jessica Sharzer, who previously worked on the first film.

Where will A Simple Favor 2 be available to stream?

From Amazon MGM Studios and Lionsgate, the upcoming film will bypass theaters and be available to stream on Prime Video when it’s released, per Variety. 

When does A Simple Favor 2 start filming?

A Simple Favor 2 was filmed in Italy. Production began in early 2024 and has since wrapped.

When will A Simple Favor 2 be released?

The film doesn’t have an official release date. However, in January 2025, Feig teased on X (formerly Twitter) that A Simple Favor 2 is expected to premiere sometime in the "spring/summer of this year."

The director's major update came in response to rumors that the movie had been shelved indefinitely due to Lively's ongoing legal battle with her It Ends with Us costar Justin Baldoni and her alleged feud with Kendrick.

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