Los Angeles, California – Actress Sharon Stone took to social media recently to share her experience of being cast and then dropped from Paul Feig’s upcoming thriller sequel, “Another Simple Favor.” The film, produced by Amazon MGM Studios and set to be released on May 1, reunites Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in the lead roles. Stone’s involvement in the movie had not been previously announced, making her social media post surprising to fans and followers.
In a sarcastic Instagram comment, Stone expressed her enjoyment of being cast and then abruptly removed from her role in the film for no apparent reason. Her post was made under an ENews Instagram reel about “Another Simple Favor,” adding a layer of intrigue to the behind-the-scenes of the movie.
“Another Simple Favor” follows the characters Stephanie and Emily, portrayed by Kendrick and Lively respectively, as they embark on a journey to coastal Italy for Emily’s wedding to a wealthy businessman. The storyline dives into Stephanie’s book about the events of the first movie, while Emily, fresh out of prison, invites Stephanie to her wedding with possible ulterior motives.
In addition to Lively and Kendrick, the cast includes Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Joshua Satine, Ian Ho, and Kelly McCormack reprising their roles from the first film. The movie, which had its world premiere at SXSW, has been described as having “more twists and less fun” than its predecessor by Variety, comparing it to a mix of “Knives Out” and a glossy version of “White Lotus.”
As speculation and curiosity around Stone’s involvement in “Another Simple Favor” grows, inquiries have been made to Amazon MGM Studios and representatives for Paul Feig regarding the casting decisions and the reasoning behind Stone’s departure from the project. The unexpected turn of events involving Stone adds an intriguing layer of mystery to the upcoming thriller sequel’s production process.