Blake Lively Took Over Another Simple Favor! The Shocking Influence You Didn’t Know She Had!

When Another Simple Favor was first announced, fans of the original 2018 cult mystery were thrilled—and curious. But what few realized is just how deeply Blake Lively embedded herself in shaping the sequel, both on and off the screen. While director Paul Feig has publicly praised her collaboration and dismissed rumors of creative overreach, new insights from co-writer Jessica Sharzer reveal Lively’s influence was far more than performative.

Fresh off the controversy surrounding It Ends With Us, where she clashed with co-star and producer Justin Baldoni, Lively returned to the screen with a quiet intensity. While Baldoni claimed she shut him out of the final cut of It Ends With Us, Feig quickly reassured fans that Another Simple Favor remained his vision. “It’s my cut,” he wrote on Instagram, firmly stating, “Blake has been nothing but supportive… an amazing collaborator.”

Yet that doesn’t mean Lively sat back. According to Sharzer, the actress had a major hand in shaping her character’s voice—sometimes quite literally. “There are a lot of funny lines that I either didn’t write or don’t remember writing,” she admitted. “It could have come from Blake or Paul.” One standout line—delivered by Lively in a playground scene—remains a favorite for Sharzer, who confesses she didn’t write it but loves it nonetheless: “They will f**k you in the face.”

Beyond the script, Lively’s signature was stitched into every sequin and silhouette. Known for her high-fashion persona since her Gossip Girl days and numerous Met Gala slays, she took an active role in curating the film’s style. Collaborating closely with the costume team, Lively helped elevate the wardrobe to match the glamour of the European wedding setting. “Blake had a massive say in the fashion,” Sharzer noted. “It was a really exciting opportunity for everyone involved.”

In an industry where actors often take a back seat creatively, Lively’s involvement wasn’t about ego—it was about ownership, authenticity, and sharp comedic timing. With Another Simple Favor, Blake Lively didn’t just return to film. She returned on her terms. And the final result? A sharper, funnier, and more fashion-forward sequel that bears her unmistakable stamp.