Key Takeaways:
– Blake Lively faced a backlash for her promotional approach to the film ‘It Ends With Us'.
– The film, despite the controversies, became a box office success.
– Reports suggest an on-set feud with director Justin Baldoni and concerns over Lively's career impact.
– Both Lively and Baldoni's conduct has been criticized.
– Lively's role as a producer and editor was crucial for the film's success.
– Despite the controversies, Sony has shown willingness to work with Lively again.
Blake Lively vs. Controversies
The movie ‘It Ends With Us,' starring Blake Lively, has sparked various discussions from fans around the world. Despite facing several controversies, the film hosted a massive box office hit. The heavy criticism of Lively is primarily because of her promotional methods and her casual approach to the sensitive topic of domestic violence. The ‘Gossip Girl' star is now concerned that these disputes could negatively impact her career in the film industry.
On-Set Feuds and Fan Backlashes
The companion lead in ‘It Ends With Us,' actor and director Justin Baldoni, had a supposed feud with Blake Lively. The rumors began when Baldoni and Lively did not attend any press meetups together. The water further deepened when fans noticed that both Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, along with many other cast members, had stopped following Baldoni on social media.
Additionally, fans criticized Lively for her lack of sensitivity while promoting the film. Many found faults in her methods, such as advertising her haircare brand and making casual comments about domestic violence. In light of the backlash, Daily Mail reports that Lively was deeply saddened by the public's response.
Baldoni's unprofessional behavior on set, especially towards women, also added fuel to the fire. His actions on set seemed to mimic the main character of the film, a character notorious for his violent behavior.
The Pros Behind the Controversy
Despite the controversies, Blake Lively's contribution was crucial to the box office success of ‘It Ends With Us.' The film raked in around $210.5 million, thanks to her music promotion on TikTok and her active involvement in the film's editing process.
In fact, Blake Lively took it a step further by commissioning a different cut from Shane Reid, Deadpool & Wolverine's editor. The theatrical cut of the film was based on the cut that Lively provided. Critics and the writer of the original novel, Colleen Hoover, praised Lively's performance, stating how her remarkable performance was overshadowed by the controversies shrouding it.
The Future of ‘It Ends With Us' and Blake Lively
The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Sony appears to remain keen on working with Lively again, despite the backlash. Her critique fears seem unfounded, with Sony stating that, “We love working with Blake, and we want to do 12 more movies with her.”
Moreover, Justin Baldoni hinted that he might not return to the director's chair, suggesting that Blake Lively might be a better choice. However, this remains debatable, as Baldoni's Wayfarer Studios owns the rights to the sequels. Fans are keenly waiting to see if Lively will agree to direct a sequel, even with Baldoni onboard as a producer.
In summary, the romantic drama ‘It Ends With Us' has become a hot topic attracting both controversy and praise. With the buzz around the future of the film series and Lively's career, many will be watching to see how things unfold.
