Blake Lively Another Simple Favor: Movie studio throws its weight behind Blake Lively amid backlash storm, silencing critics with one bold decision; here’s what it did

Blake Lively’s return in Another Simple Favor coincides with a wave of controversy. While she promotes the sequel alongside Anna Kendrick, the movie studio is taking steps to protect her. Their most recent decision says a lot without saying a word.

As Blake Lively faces backlash for her ongoing legal battles with Justin Baldoni, Prime Video has stepped in to defend her. The trailer for the upcoming comedy-mystery movie was posted to YouTube on Monday by the streaming service owned by Amazon.

What did the movie studio do?

The studio released the trailer for Another Simple Favor with YouTube comments disabled, a rare move that indicates support. The film studio shields Blake Lively from criticism and negative comments from fans, as per a report by Page Six.

On May 1, “Another Simple Favor” will be available on Prime Video.

ALSO READ: Johnny Depp returns to Hollywood with a bang! Fans go wild as he’s unrecognizable in new film; here’s the first look from Marc Webb’s thriller

Live Events

However, users still could comment on previous trailers that were uploaded to YouTube. In the follow-up, Blake Lively returned to her role as fashion company PR director Emily Nelson, while Anna Kendrick played vlogger Stephanie Smothers, a single mother.

What’s going on between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni?

Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni are currently embroiled in a legal dispute over claims that he sexually harassed her while they were filming the 2024 film.Lively sued Justin Baldoni last December on grounds of alleged sexual harassment, retaliation, emotional distress, invasion of privacy, and other offenses.

Justin Baldoni refuted her claims and then filed a libel suit against the New York Times for publishing an article about Lively’s claims.

Baldoni filed a second lawsuit in January, alleging extortion and defamation against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist Leslie Sloane.

According to the director of “Five Feet Apart,” Lively and the 48-year-old “Deadpool” actor used their friend Taylor Swift to exert control over the “It Ends With Us” production.

In an attempt to clear his name, Baldoni disproved Lively’s allegations of sexual harassment by releasing an uncut video of him and her dancing on set. He also posted their purported text messages on a website, as per reports.

FAQs

Why did Prime Video disable comments on Blake Lively’s trailer?
To shield her from online backlash during her legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

When is Another Simple Favor coming out?
It will premiere on Prime Video on May 1, 2025.

_{Images are for reference only.Images and contents gathered automatic from google or 3rd party sources.All rights on the images and contents are with their legal original owners.}