“A Simple Favor” was one of the most acclaimed dramatic films of 2018, not only for its story full of unexpected twists but also for the incredible chemistry between its leads, Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick.
Now, a few years later, the arrival of a highly anticipated sequel has been confirmed, which will not only bring back the two actresses but also Henry Golding, who was present in the first one directed by Paul Feig.
The first film, based on Darcey Bell‘s novel of the same name, stood out for its combination of thriller, dark comedy and elements of mystery, with a script that played with the moral ambiguity of its main characters
Who are the cast of A Simple Favor 2?
Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect) and Blake Lively (Gossip Girl) are confirmed to return in their roles as Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson, respectively. Their performances were crucial, so their returns are highly anticipated.
Kelly McCormack, Andrew Rannells, Henry Golding and Aparna Nancherla are other stars who appeared in the first film and will now be joining the two lead actresses once again.
Despite all the changes on set, a large number of mega-talented figures have also joined, such as Michele Morrone, Allison Janney, Elizabeth Perkins, Alex Newell and Bashir Salahuddin as Detective Summerville.
What is A Simple Favor 2 about?
It has been confirmed that the sequel will follow Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson as they head to the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a wealthy Italian businessman.
When will A Simple Favor 2 be released?
A Simple Favor 2 is currently in post-production, so it is not yet known when it will hit the big screen or if it will debut directly on streaming. Paul Feig will direct the film and Jessica Sharzer has written the script.