It Ends With Us Franchise in Doubt Amid Lively-Baldoni Rift
Under ordinary circumstances, a sequel to the hit drama "It Ends With Us" would be a no-brainer. The film, which had a budget of $25 million, has achieved great success, grossing over $180 million worldwide. Additionally, author Colleen Hoover has already published a best-selling follow-up. However, a well-publicized feud between star-producer Blake Lively and director-star Justin Baldoni has raised doubts about the possibility of a sequel. The rift between Lively and Baldoni reportedly began at least a year ago when production was halted during the writers and actors strike. Lively was said to be reluctant to return to filming. Then after principal photography wrapped, the movie underwent a week of reshoots, resulting in competing cuts of the movie. The version preferred by Lively is the one currently in theaters. Now their involvement in a potential sequel remains to be seen as the feud remains unsettled.
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00:00Under ordinary circumstances, a sequel to the hit drama It Ends With Us would be a no-brainer.
00:06The film, which had a budget of $25 million, has achieved great success, grossing over $180 million worldwide.
00:15Additionally, author Colleen Hoover has already published a best-selling follow-up.
00:21However, a well-publicized feud between star producer Blake Lively and director-star Justin Baldoni has raised doubts about the possibility of a sequel.
00:31The rift between Lively and Baldoni reportedly began at least a year ago, when production was halted during the writers' and actors' strike.
00:39Lively was said to be reluctant to return to filming.
00:42Then, after principal photography wrapped, the movie underwent a week of reshoots, resulting in competing cuts of the movie.
00:50The version preferred by Lively is the one currently in theaters.
00:54Now their involvement in a potential sequel remains to be seen as the feud remains unsettled.