Blake Lively & Anna Kendrick Are ‘Magical Together’, Reveals Paul Feig

Acclaimed director Paul Feig has lavished Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick with compliments for their exceptional on-screen bond in his latest project, Another Simple Favor. A follow-up to the 2018 movie A Simple Favor, this upcoming film focuses on the character of Stephanie (portrayed by Anna Kendrick), who ventures to Italy to be Emily’s (played by Lively) maid of honor. However, a string of misfortunes leads Stephanie to believe that Emily might be hiding something sinister. With Another Simple Favor receiving favorable critiques, director Feig attributes the film’s success largely to its principal actresses.

What did Paul Feig Say about Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick?

During a Q&A session following a special screening of Another Simple Favor in New York City, director Paul Feig praised the performances of Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively. He exclaimed, “Their acting is fantastic! They have such an enchanting chemistry together. It’s astonishing.” He also shared a behind-the-scenes story about filming, mentioning that on the third day of shooting, there was a scene where the two actresses were in a pool sipping martinis and getting to know each other. During this scene, Feig and his producing partner, Laura Fischer, were captivated by their chemistry, commenting, “It’s amazing how their on-screen connection is so electric.

Feig also praised the chemistry between Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, stating, “Indeed, it feels quite organic. There’s a certain spark between them that is truly enchanting; when they connect, it’s like watching real magic unfold.

The creator of Freaks and Geeks noted that Kendrick and Lively quickly agreed to reprise their characters for the sequel of A Simple Favor, even though it’s been seven years since the original film. In addition to these two actresses, Another Simple Favor also boasts notable performances from Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Joshua Satine, Ian Ho, and Kelly McCormack in key roles.

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2025-04-29 14:40