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Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick Reunite for 'Another Simple Favor' Premiere at SXSW

The sequel to the 2018 thriller-comedy brings the stars back together, with Blake Lively calling her character Emily her favorite role to date.

  • The SXSW Film & TV Festival hosted the world premiere of 'Another Simple Favor,' reuniting Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in their roles as Emily and Stephanie.
  • Blake Lively described working with Kendrick again as 'the best,' while Kendrick noted the 'weird chemistry' of their characters made the collaboration enjoyable.
  • The sequel, directed by Paul Feig, takes the characters to Capri, Italy, for a lavish wedding and a new mystery involving murder and family secrets.
  • Critics have praised Lively's performance, highlighting her character's fashion-forward, unhinged persona and the film's bold, campy tone influenced by classic thrillers.
  • The movie will be available for streaming on Prime Video starting May 1, following its SXSW debut and positive reception for its humor and style.
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