Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick are back—and this time, it’s personal. Or at least, it’s destination wedding with a body count personal. Paul Feig’s Another Simple Favor, the sequel to his delightfully chaotic 2018 thriller-comedy A Simple Favor, is bringing the drama to the sun-soaked cliffs of Capri.
What’s the sequel about?
Set on the dazzling Italian island of Capri, the sequel reunites us with Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick), the suburban single mom-turned-true-crime vlogger, and her enigmatic bestie, Emily Nelson (Lively), whose fashion is still as fierce as her secrets. The occasion? Emily’s lavish wedding to a wealthy Italian businessman. The guest list may be exclusive, but murder and betrayal don’t wait for an invitation.
As champagne flows and secrets unravel, Stephanie and Emily find themselves once again tangled in a web of lies, designer outfits, and suspicious behavior.
A refresher on the first Simple Favor
The original A Simple Favor followed Stephanie as she investigated the sudden disappearance of Emily, her stylish and mysterious friend. What unraveled was a campy, noir-inspired rollercoaster of murder, twin sisters, and martinis. It became a cult hit for its high-fashion aesthetics, sharp humor, and sizzling chemistry between its leads.
Meet the cast
Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively are returning for round two, with Henry Golding and Andrew Rannells also reprising their roles. The sequel’s glow-up includes queer icons like Alex Newell and Andrew Rannells, plus new additions Bashir Salahuddin, Michele Morrone, Elena Sofia Ricci, Elizabeth Perkins, and Allison Janney—because no mystery is complete without a scene-stealing Janney moment.
Feig(Bridesmaids, Ghostbusters) directs and produces alongside Laura Fischer, with a script from Jessica Sharzer (Nerve, American Horror Story) and Laeta Kalogridis (Shutter Island). The film is based on characters created by Darcey Bell.
Whether you’re here for the fashion, the femme fatales, or the flirtation, Another Simple Favor promises to deliver another twisty, stylish, and wickedly fun thriller that refuses to take itself too seriously.
Catch Another Simple Favor when it hits Prime Video on May 1. Don’t forget to RSVP. Watch the full trailer here.
