Director Paul Feig has set the record straight on the status of A Simple Favor 2, confirming that the film is finished and expected to be released soon. The news comes after a viral tweet thread sparked rumors that the movie had been shelved indefinitely due to Blake Lively’s ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni.
Feig took to Twitter to address the controversy, stating that the movie was “total BS” and that it would be released in the spring or summer of this year. He explained that post-production typically takes over half a year, including editing, scoring, special effects, sound mixing, and quality control.
The director acknowledged that studios often decide on release dates the previous year, which can cause delays. Feig assured fans that A Simple Favor 2 had always planned for a spring/summer release, which aligns with typical movie scheduling.
With the controversy now settled, fans of the original film can look forward to seeing Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick reprise their roles in the sequel. The exact release date has not been announced yet, but it seems that A Simple Favor 2 is back on track for a summer premiere.
Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/larryfitzmaurice/paul-feig-responds-to-simple-favor-2-shelved-rumor