Dive into Deception: Another Simple Favor Hits Prime Video on May 1 After SXSW Premiere

Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick are set to return to their roles in ‘Another Simple Favor,’ the follow-up to the 2018 mystery ‘A Simple Favor.’ Directed by Paul Feig, the new film is scheduled to premiere on March 7 at the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival before it becomes available on Prime Video. The narrative transports the characters to the breathtaking island of Capri, where intrigue, deception, and criminal activities unfold against the elegant setting of a lavish wedding. This production is a collaboration among Amazon, MGM Studios, and Lionsgate, featuring both familiar and new cast members.

Release Details for ‘Another Simple Favor’

The highly anticipated sequel will be exclusively available for streaming on Prime Video beginning May 1. It can be watched by all Amazon Prime members without any extra fees.

Official Trailer and Synopsis of ‘Another Simple Favor’

The newly released teaser trailer provides a sneak peek into the suspense and drama that viewers can expect. The story revolves around Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) as they come together in Capri for Emily’s lavish wedding to a wealthy Italian entrepreneur. While the gathering promises to be filled with opulence, ominous themes surface as murder and treachery loom. The tension between the characters is palpable in the trailer, suggesting lingering tensions from their past.

Cast and Production Team of ‘Another Simple Favor’

Joining Lively and Kendrick are Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, and Bashir Salahuddin, who reprise their roles from the original film. The cast also welcomes newcomers such as Michele Morrone, Elizabeth Perkins, Allison Janney, Alex Newell, Aparna Nancherla, and Kelly McCormack. Paul Feig directs the film, with a screenplay co-authored by Jessica Sharzer and Laeta Kalogridis. Sharzer, recognized for adapting Darcey Bell’s novel into the first film, continues her writing contributions for this sequel.