Speculation is swirling about rising tensions between “It Ends With Us”.
Director and lead actor Justin Baldoni and his co-star Blake Lively, who also serves as co-producer on the film. Reports suggest that the two may be at odds, with Baldoni recently bringing on board Johnny Depp’s crisis PR manager—a move that has only fueled rumors of discord.
A report from TMZ alleges that Lively has been privately accusing Baldoni of harassment, including an incident where she claims he fat-shamed her. The alleged incident occurred during the filming of a scene that required Baldoni to lift Lively.
Due to his ongoing back issues, Baldoni reportedly asked the on-set trainer about Lively’s weight to ensure he could perform the lift safely. According to the report, this inquiry upset Lively, who had recently given birth to her fourth child with husband Ryan Reynolds.
Tensions reportedly escalated further during the filming of an intimate scene, with Lively allegedly feeling uncomfortable, suggesting that Baldoni lingered too long during a kiss. The report also notes that the two stars are not seeing eye to eye, with crew members split in their support.
Some are reportedly siding with Lively, while others believe Baldoni is being unfairly painted as the problem. There is also speculation that the rumored feud could be a publicity stunt designed to keep the film in the spotlight.
“It Ends With Us,” based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, follows the emotional journey of Lily Bloom, played by Lively, as she navigates a difficult past and complex relationships.
Baldoni stars opposite her as Ryle Kincaid, a neurosurgeon who becomes entangled in Lily’s life, adding to the film’s emotional depth.
The film, which hit theaters last Friday, made an impressive debut, earning $50 million at the North American box office and securing the second spot, just behind the Marvel hit “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
With a modest budget of $25 million, the film is poised to deliver a strong return on investment. Adding to the buzz, Lively also made a voice cameo in her husband Ryan Reynolds’ film as Lady Deadpool.
As the film continues to perform well at the box office, the reported off-screen drama between Lively and Baldoni adds an unexpected twist to its release, leaving fans and industry insiders alike wondering how the situation will unfold.
