Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick Reunite in ‘Another Simple Favor’ – First Trailer Released
Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick are back in action, bringing another thrilling chapter of deception, mystery, and unexpected twists to the screen.
On **February 26**, Amazon MGM Studios unveiled the first teaser for *Another Simple Favor*, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 psychological thriller *A Simple Favor*.
Lively, 37, and Kendrick, 39, reprise their roles as **Emily Nelson** and **Stephanie Smothers**, this time entangled in intrigue on the breathtaking island of **Capri, Italy**.
Directed by **Paul Feig**, the film is set to make its world premiere at the **2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival** on **March 7**, ahead of its global release on **Prime Video on May 1**.
According to the official synopsis, the film revolves around Emily’s lavish wedding to a wealthy Italian businessman. But this isn’t just any wedding—danger is lurking behind the glamour. *“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 teases.
The sequel, officially greenlit in **May 2022**, welcomes back several familiar faces, including **Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Joshua Satine, Ian Ho, and Kelly McCormack**.
Director **Paul Feig**, who recently showed his support for Lively amid her *It Ends With Us* legal dispute, took to **X (formerly Twitter)** to hype up the film, saying, *“Blake and Anna turn in amazing performances. I can’t wait for you all to see it.”*
With a stunning setting, a suspenseful plot, and a returning star-studded cast, *Another Simple Favor* is shaping up to be one of 2025’s must-watch thrillers.
