Clarifying the Alleged Tension Between It Ends With Us Stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni: Everything You Need to Know
It is not surprising that It Ends With Us has created some buzz. However, there are also rumors of tension between the cast members. Whispers started during promotional tours for the movie suggesting a rift between Blake Lively, who plays Lily Bloom, and her co-star Justin Baldoni, who plays Ryle and directed the film. Baldoni was noticeably absent from group outings several times.
He did not pose with his fellow actors or introduce himself to the audience, as seen when he missed the New York premiere. Speculation arose about tension between him and Lively, especially when fans noticed that Lively does not follow Baldoni or author Colleen Hoover on social media. The rumors intensified when she did not follow him online.
What the cast has said
Despite the gossip, the cast has been positive towards each other publicly. Baldoni praised his co-stars on set, especially Lively, whom he called captivating. He mentioned how much she contributed to the film and referred to her as a creative force. Additionally, sharing Instagram stories showing support for Sklenar’s performance further showed solidarity.
On the other hand, Jenny Slate, who played Baldoni’s sister in the movie, gave a neutral response when asked about working with him. She discussed the challenges of balancing multiple roles within a project but did not comment on their working relationship.
Behind the scenes: Creative clashes
Reports of creative disagreements behind the scenes have also emerged alongside the rumored rift. The Hollywood Reporter revealed that two different versions of the film were made during post-production, indicating differing visions.
Lively, as a producer, acknowledged her husband Ryan Reynolds’ contribution to a critical scene in the film, surprising some, including screenwriter Christy Hall. Hall noted script changes but observed that the essence of the scene remained. Transitioning from the novel to the rooftop scene between Lily and Ryle was challenging but retained an emotional core in the final product.
Adaptation surroundings being controversial
Rumors of cast turmoil and mixed reviews about the movie’s approach to domestic violence surrounded the film version of It Ends With Us. While the narrative explores various aspects of an abusive relationship, some viewers questioned the portrayal of Lily’s decision to allow Ryle to raise her child.
Colleen Hoover candidly discussed being inspired personally to write the book based on her parents’ abusive marriage. The character of Lily and her journey mirrored what Hoover learned from her mother’s choice to leave an abusive husband.
The perspective of the cast
Lively and Baldoni have highlighted the relevance of the film in depicting empathy and shedding light on domestic violence. Lively praised the portrayal of empathy in the characters, particularly Lily’s role. Baldoni aimed to raise awareness about domestic violence through the film, focusing on creating real transformations in people’s lives.
Will There be a sequel?
With It Ends With Us having a sequel in the form of It Starts With Us, fans wonder if there will be a movie continuation. While Baldoni has not confirmed his return as Ryle, there are hints that Blake Lively might direct the second part.
Despite ongoing speculation about cast dynamics and the future of the franchise, one thing is clear: It Ends With Us has captivated fans across all platforms for a long time.
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