The comedy thriller “A Simple Favor,” starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, is the second most-watched movie on Netflix in the United States, according to FlixPatrol. The film is only behind “Madame Web,” with Dakota Johnson.
The comedy is directed by Paul Feig, who is known for titles such as “Bridesmaids” (2011), “The Heat” (2013), “Spy” (2015), “Ghostbusters” (2016) and “Last Christmas” (2019). It is based on the novel of the same name by Darcey Bell, and adapted by Jessica Sharzer.
“A Simple Favor” first premiered in 2018, and it received positive reviews from critics and audiences. It was also very successful at the box office, grossing over $97 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Here’s all you need to know about the movie and its upcoming sequel.
‘A Simple Favor’ triumphs on Netflix in the US
The movie follows a small-town vlogger Stephanie (Kendrick) who tries to solve the disappearance of her elegant and mysterious friend Emily (Lively). However, when she starts digging into her past, she will find some surprising information.
Apart from the two leads, the cast also includes Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Linda Cardellini, Rupert Friend, and Jean Smart. Apart from being a success at the box office, the movie also received positive reviews, particularly praising the performances of the leads, as well as the plot.
Thanks to the good results of the first one, Amazon is now behind a sequel, which will be released directly to Prime Video. Fieg returns as director, with Kendrick and Lively reprising her roles, as well as Henry Golding and Andrew Rannells also returning. Meanwhile, Allison Janney also joined the cast.
According to Variety, the sequel will follow Stephanie and Emily as they travel to the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s grand wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Among the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to join the party, making this wedding full of more twists and turns than the road from Marina Grande to Capri’s town square.
