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Another Simple Favor to Open SXSW Film and TV Festival

Paul Feig’s sequel starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick will debut at SXSW on March 7, amid Lively's ongoing legal issues.

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Updated: Feb 4th, 2025, 8:29 PM ET

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The highly anticipated sequel, 'Another Simple Favor,' directed by Paul Feig and featuring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, will kick off the SXSW Film and TV Festival on March 7. The film follows characters Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively) on a trip to Capri for a wedding, intertwining themes of friendship, betrayal, and intrigue. Despite Lively’s ongoing legal battles with Justin Baldoni, Feig has assured fans that the film is ready for release, with a streaming debut on Prime Video set for May 1. The festival will run from March 7-14.

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