Another Simple Favor to Premiere at SXSW

Another Simple Favor to Premiere at SXSW
  • Another Simple Favor premieres at SXSW on March 7, 2025
  • The film reunites Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively as Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson
  • The story takes place at a wedding in Italy, with a dark turn of events
  • The cast includes returning actors Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, and Henry Golding, as well as new additions
  • The film promises a thrilling narrative of murder and betrayal

Another Simple Favor, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 hit A Simple Favor, has been officially titled and slated to premiere at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival on March 7, 2025. The film marks the return of Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively as the lead characters, Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson, respectively.

The story follows the two friends as they reunite on the picturesque island of Capri, Italy, for Emily's wedding to a wealthy Italian businessman. However, the glamorous wedding setting takes a dark turn with the promise of murder and betrayal, setting the stage for a thrilling narrative.

Reprising their roles from the first film are Andrew Rannells as Darren, Bashir Salahuddin as Detective Summerville, and Henry Golding as Sean Townsend. New additions to the cast include Elizabeth Perkins, Michele Morrone, Elena Sofia Ricci, Alex Newell, and Allison Janney.

According to Claudette Godfrey, VP of Film & TV at SXSW, the festival is excited to host the premiere of Another Simple Favor, citing the film's bold and fearless comedy as a perfect fit for the event. The film's director, Paul Feig, has a history of creating wildly entertaining projects that push boundaries, making Another Simple Favor a highly anticipated addition to the festival lineup.