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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni starrerIt Ends With Ushas been a resounding success in theaters and has already crossed $200 million in collection. However, Colleen Hoover fans would be disappointed to learn that a sequel to the film appears slim after the two lead actors’ alleged feud. Hoover’s sequel novel,It Starts With Us, was another best-seller in the U.S.
Ever sinceIt Ends With Ushit theaters, the film’s lead stars have been slammed with several accusations online. Lively’s tone-deaf promotions for the film posed a big problem for the film dealing with domestic violence themes. On the other hand, Baldoni has been accused of making the workplace difficult for his co-stars.
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively May Not Reunite ForIt Ends With UsSequel
It Ends With Us, based onColleen Hoover‘s best-selling novel, was a huge hit among the audience even after a release following Marvel’sDeadpool & Wolverine. The filmcontinues to hold third place at the box officebehind the Marvel film andAlien: Romulus, with a total collection of $210.5 million (via THR).
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If it was any other film, the studio would already be announcing a sequel. Hoover has successfully followed up the story ofIt Ends With UswithIt Starts With Us. However, the issues betweenJustin BaldoniandBlake Livelyhave made the sequel film a distant dream. The brewing controversy is not likely going away any soon as many details of the issue are not made public.
Lively’s character Lily Bloom and Baldoni’s Ryle Kincaid appear inIt Starts With Us, meaning the two actors will have to work together once again. According toTHR, Baldoni’s Wayfarer Studios holds the film rights to Hoover’s sequel novel. Baldoni founded the studio along with billionaire Steve Sarowitz and Jamey Heath serves as the current CEO.
Interestingly, Sony, who has the distribution rights for the film, has high regard for Lively as the chair of the studio expressed interest in doing“12 more movies with her”(via E! Online). Even if they decided to recast Baldoni and replace him as the director, they still have a problem with the actor holding the rights.
Despite the ongoing issues, the film’s performance seems unfazed by it. It could mean that the audience loved the film and wanted more of Hoover’s content. Fans will have to wait to see how the alleged feud pans out and whether the actors would put aside their differences for a sequel.
Justin Baldoni Recently Hired A PR Crisis Manager After The Alleged Rift
Fans began noticing the issues when Blake Lively did not pose for photos with Baldoni on the red carpet of the film’s New York premiere. Lively posed with other cast members like Brandon Sklenar and Jenny Slate. Moreover, Hoover and Lively follow each other on Instagram, but neither of them nor the cast members follow Baldoni.
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Reports emerged that Baldoni made co-stars uncomfortable on set. The accusations seem to have forcedBaldoni to hire a PR crisis manager. According toTHR, Baldoni hired Melissa Nathan, who earlier did PR work for Johnny Depp during the Amber Heard trial.
Fans turned against Lively after her tone-deaf promotions, where she gave off the vibe of a lighthearted rom-com for a film dealing with domestic abuse. She also received flak for promoting her beverage and hair-care line of products.She was also criticizedfor allegedly interfering with Baldoni’s creative process and even including her husbandRyan Reynoldsin the film.
It Ends With Usis currently running in theaters.
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
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