Another Simple Favor is ‘recipe for success’ despite backlash for one key reason
EXCLUSIVE: Another Simple Favor, sequel to 2018’s A Simple Favor, has all the makings of a successful release even though critics have be debating whether a second instalment was “necessary”13:00, 03 May 2025Another Simple Favor has all the makings of a successful film thanks to one major detail.The film is a sequel to the 2018 Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick film A Simple Favor, which follows single mother and parenting blogger Stephanie [Kendrick] who makes friends with upper-class Emily [Lively], whose child attends the same school.A Simple Favor had a theatrical release but seven years later, the sequel has been released on Prime Video and is facing criticism from film goers who claim there was “no need” to make a second instalment.Mia Ford from Bad Gal Film Club, a women-centric film community, has spoken exclusively to Daily Star about the effect this decision could have on the film’s success.Blake Lively has reprised the role of Emily in the black comedy thriller(Image: More