🎭 Another Simple Favor (2025): Murder, Glamour, and Twists Await on Prime Video This May

Every friendship has its secrets—but some friendships have body counts. Get ready for another wild ride of black comedy and murder mystery with Another Simple Favor, premiering May 1, 2025, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

A sequel to the 2018 hit A Simple Favor, this new installment reunites Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively for a deadly destination wedding on the stunning island of Capri, Italy. With its blend of luxury, secrets, and suspense, Another Simple Favor is one of the most anticipated dark comedies of the year.

🎬 A Quick Look at the Plot

“Murder and betrayal have RSVP’d.”

In Another Simple Favor, Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick), now a successful author, reunites with her enigmatic former friend Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) for Emily’s lavish wedding to a wealthy Italian businessman. The wedding unfolds on the breathtaking island of Capri, where opulence hides sinister secrets.

As glamorous guests arrive, a murder shocks the celebration, sending everyone spiraling into a whirlwind of lies, danger, and double-crosses. What starts as a picture-perfect event quickly descends into chaos, and once again, Stephanie is pulled into Emily's mysterious world.

🌟 Returning & New Cast Members

The star-studded cast of Another Simple Favor blends familiar faces and exciting newcomers:

Returning Cast:

• Anna Kendrick as Stephanie Smothers – vlogger turned author and single mom to Miles

• Blake Lively as Emily Nelson – mysterious fashion icon and Nicky’s mother

• Henry Golding as Sean Townsend – Emily’s ex-husband and Nicky’s father

• Andrew Rannells as Darren – Stephanie’s quirky best friend

• Bashir Salahuddin as Detective Summerville

• Joshua Satine as Miles Smothers

• Ian Ho as Nicky Townsend-Nelson

New Additions:

• Michele Morrone as Dante Versano – Emily’s wealthy Italian fiancé

• Elena Sofia Ricci as Portia Versano

• Elizabeth Perkins as Margaret McLinden – Emily’s mother (replacing Jean Smart)

• Allison Janney as Aunt Linda – Emily’s sharp-witted aunt

• Alex Newell, Kelly McCormack, Taylor Ortega, Aparna Nancherla, and even Jake Tapper (as himself) add more intrigue to the ensemble

📍 Filming Location: Capri, Italy

Set against the jaw-dropping backdrop of Capri, the film uses its location as a character in its own right. With narrow winding roads, sparkling coastlines, and luxurious villas, Capri creates the perfect contrast to the film’s darker themes of deceit and murder.

🎞️ Behind the Scenes

• Director: Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, A Simple Favor)

• Writers: Jessica Sharzer & Laeta Kalogridis

• Premiere: South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival on March 7, 2025

• Streaming Release: May 1, 2025 on Amazon Prime Video

With the same stylish, mysterious tone as the first film, director Paul Feig returns to infuse the sequel with biting humor, slick visuals, and mind-bending twists.

🕵️‍♀️ What to Expect

If you loved A Simple Favor's blend of dark humor, fashion, and shocking reveals, the sequel raises the stakes:

• A murder mystery in paradise

• Twisted family drama

• Complex friendships with ulterior motives

• A finale you won’t see coming

Fans of Gone Girl, Knives Out, and stylish thrillers won’t want to miss this.

📢 Final Thoughts

Another Simple Favor is shaping up to be a must-watch black comedy mystery for 2025. With a killer cast, high-stakes drama, and that signature stylish suspense, it’s the perfect mix of fun and fright.

So, grab your Aperol Spritz, pack your metaphorical bags for Capri, and prepare for secrets, sabotage, and serious plot twists.

🗓️ Don’t forget: Streaming begins May 1 on Amazon Prime Video.

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