Brandon Sklenar Speaks Out Against Hurtful Feud Rumors Involving Blake Lively And Others
Brandon Sklenar indirectly references the ongoing feud rumors surrounding It Ends With Us. Allegedly, there is a disagreement between the co-stars and co-producers of the film, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Rumors suggest that they had conflicting visions for the final cut of the project; Lively wanted to depict female choices and individuality, while Baldoni aimed to convey a message to victims of domestic violence.
The majority of internet users supported Baldoni in this dispute, which resulted in criticism towards Lively and other women involved in the project, including Colleen Hoover, the author of the source material.
Sklenar, who played Lily Bloom’s childhood friend and ex-boyfriend Atlas Corrigan, defended the women of the cast against the backlash. In a lengthy Instagram post on August 21, he explained his perspective amidst the controversy.
“Colleen and the women in this cast represent hope, perseverance, and women choosing a better life for themselves,” he stated. “Blaming the women who invested so much of themselves in creating this film… undermines the true essence of the film.”
He clarified that the rumors of women diluting the film’s important message are untrue and emphasized that the project was undertaken because they believed in its core message.
However, he did not directly address the rumored feud between the lead actors, Lively and Baldoni. “Whatever may or may not have occurred behind the scenes should not take away from our original intentions while creating this film,” he mentioned, referencing the alleged internal discord.
This vague reference suggests that there might be real tension between the actors due to creative differences, which could explain their separate red-carpet appearances and interviews. While Baldoni focused on the theme of domestic violence and the film’s message in promotions, Lively engaged in more light-hearted and humorous promotional activities, which some viewers found inappropriate considering the film’s subject matter.
Despite the controversies, the film was a major commercial success, reaching the $100 million mark at the domestic box office within 11 days. It Ends With Us is currently showing in theaters.