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Remember the buzz that swirled around the suspense comedy, A Simple Favor, in 2018? Streaming platforms couldn't get enough of it, and now, the wait is over! A sequel, Another Simple Favor, is on the horizon, set to release on May 1, 2025, on Prime Video[2]. So, what does the follow-up have in store for us?
Stephanie Smothers, now a cynical author, reconnects with Emily Nelson - hot off prison and ready to tie the knot with an Italian mafia heir[1][2]. But is Emily genuinely all smiles, or does she have hidden plots against Stephanie? As mysterious guests descend upon the lavish Capri wedding, bodies start piling up, leaving poor Stephanie to once again unravel the intricate threads of the case.
The electrifying chemistry between Anna Kendrick (as Stephanie) and Blake Lively (as Emily) draws us in, with Lively's powerful performance leaving any memories of her off-screen entanglements far behind[2]. Director Paul Feig, known for Spy and Espionne, returns to the helm, armed with his signature flair for intrigue.
However, the mafia element seems a bit forced and plodding, leading to long stretches of boredom[3]. The finale is downright bonkers, but we're staying tight-lipped about that for now. The supporting cast, featuring the prolific Elizabeth Perkins, seems a little underutilized.
Fun fact: while the original film was based on a novel by Darcey Bell, adapted by Jessica Sharzer, this sequel boasts an original screenplay by Sharzer and Laeta Kalogridis[2]. It feels a bit like a Hollywood mash-up, with elements reminiscent of a Christie-esque detective drama and the comedic capers of Murder Mystery[4].
Given the storyline and release date, it seems producers couldn't resist striking while the iron was hot, following the success of the original[5]. The sequel promises to keep the edge-of-your-seat suspense intact, with Stephanie's sharp wit and Emily's ambivalent nature front and center. Buckle up, folks - it's going to be a wild ride!
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French vlogger Darcey discusses the upcoming entertainment spectacle, Another Simple Favor, a sequel to the 2018 hit suspense comedy, A Simple Favor. Set for release on May 1, 2025, on Prime Video[2], the film promises sequels, entanglements, and movies-and-tv drama, with the main characters, Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson, facing more twists and turns. Darcey remarks on the naive assumption that the mafia plotline might be force-fed, but remains optimistic about the movie's potential due to the electrifying chemistry between Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, and the return of Paul Feig as the director[2]. The film is based on an original screenplay by Jessica Sharzer and Laeta Kalogridis, with a hint of Christie-esque detective drama and Murder Mystery comedic capers. Darcey reflects on the irony that the sequel is being produced despite the longer waitlists for immigrant files in Quebec, suggesting that Hollywood can't resist striking while the iron is hot[5].
