Stylish ‘Another Simple Favor’ Sequel Lands on Prime Video May 1
Trendsetting caption 'Love, Lies and La Dolce Vita' of dark comedy thriller teases the viewer's intrigue.
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Amazon MGM Studios, along with director Paul Feig, have announced the premiere date for the highly anticipated sequel to Feig’s 2018 dark comedy thriller. “Another Simple Favor” will debut exclusively on Prime Video on May 1, bringing back the deadly glamour and twisted friendship that captivated audiences in the original film.
The Italian Adventure Begins
Feig shared a stunning carousel of promotional images on Instagram with the caption: “Get ready for love, lies and la dolce vita. Another Simple Favor premieres May 1 on @primevideo.”
The stylish posters showcase returning stars Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, who reprise their roles as the enigmatic Emily Nelson and the seemingly innocent Stephanie Smothers. The imagery reveals a significant shift in setting from suburban America to the sun-drenched landscapes of Italy, suggesting the sequel will embrace a Mediterranean backdrop for its cocktail of deceit and danger.
The promotional photos feature both actresses in their signature looks – Lively in sharp, high-fashion suits and Kendrick in more flowery, colorful outfits – striking dramatic poses against coastal backdrops. Several images highlight the film’s mix of glamour and menace, with posters hinting at the deadly games to come.
International Promotional Tour
The announcement comes amid a whirlwind international promotional tour for this new original movie. Recent Instagram posts from the “Another Simple Favor” team show director Paul Feig and cast members making appearances across Europe. Just days before this announcement, Feig shared photos from Rome, posting: “So nice to be back in Rome at the @hoteledenrome with bartender extraordinaire @ilikeyourglasses_stefano to promote Another Simple Favor. Sad to be leaving today. Viva Roma!”
The film’s Italian connection was further emphasized in another post captioned: “Ciao from Italia! 🇮🇹 Director Paul Feig returns to Italy with Michele Morrone, Elena Sofia Ricci, Lorenzo de Moor and Producer Laura Fischer for the Rome Special Screening of Another Simple Favor.” These new Italian cast members suggest significant roles for local talent in the sequel.
From Suburban Mystery To Mediterranean Intrigue
The first film, released in 2018, was both a critical and commercial success, praised for its stylish direction, unexpected twists, and the chemistry between Lively and Kendrick. It told the story of Stephanie (Kendrick), a mommy vlogger who seeks to uncover the truth behind the sudden disappearance of her best friend Emily (Lively).
The sequel’s official trailer, released earlier and captioned “Murder makes an amazing sequel.”, offers more clues about the plot in this new installment. Another teaser describes the film with “Now this is how you make an entrance. Another Simple Favor arrives on Prime Video May 1,” suggesting dramatic character revelations.
While the original film was set in a picturesque American suburb, the sequel appears to transplant its characters to the glamorous world of coastal Italy, adding an international flavor to the franchise. The martini cocktails that were central to the aesthetic of the first film return as a visual motif, now paired with lemons, suggesting the Italian limoncello influence.
The tagline “Get ready for love, lies and la dolce vita” hints that the sequel will embrace its Italian setting while continuing the themes of deception that drove the original story. “Another Simple Favor” premieres globally on Prime Video on May 1, 2025, promising another round of stylish suspense, unexpected twists, and deadly martinis – this time with an Italian accent.
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