The expected sequel to A little favor, entitled Another little favor, It will be in charge of inaugurating the prestigious film and television festival SXSW 2025 on March 7 at the Austin Paramount Theater, Texas. According to Prime Video, the film will be available for global transmission in more than 240 countries and territories from May 1.
Production, which brings together again Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively In the main papers, it promises a plot full of intrigue, mystery and unexpected twists. On this occasion, the protagonists, Stephanie Smothers (played by Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (played by Lively), meet in the picturesque Island of Capri, Italy, to attend Emily’s luxurious wedding with an Italian businessman. However, what begins as a glamorous celebration quickly becomes a scenario of betrayal and murder, with more surprises than the curves of the road from the Marina Grande to the central square of Capri.
In addition to Kendrick and Lively’s performances, the cast includes Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Elizabeth Perkins, Michele Morrone, Alex Newell, Henry Golding and Allison Janneywho contribute their talent to this production. The address is in charge of Paul Feigknown for his work in films such as Bridesmaids and Spy, while the script was written by Jessica Sharzer and Laeta Kalogridisbased on the characters created by Darcey Bell.
The film is a collaboration between Amazon MGM Studios, Lionsgate and Feigco Entertainment. Among the producers are Paul Feig and Laura Fischer, while Jennifer Booth, Jessica Sharzer and Marco Valerio Pugini participate as executive producers.
The director Paul Feig expressed his enthusiasm to return to the SXSW festival, an event that has been significant in his career. “I am greatly pleased to return to my favorite festival, where we successfully launched ‘Bridesmaids’ and ‘Spy’, and I cannot express the honor that our film means that the event opens the event,” said Feig. He also stressed that, although he generally avoids sequels, the characters of A little favor They were too interesting not to explore them again.
Jennifer Salke, director of Amazon MGM StudiosHe praised Feig’s work and the cast, stating that the film combines mystery, ingenuity and unexpected twists. “We are deeply grateful for our collaborations with Paul, Blake, Anna and the entire team of actors and filmmakers. We could not be more excited to share the next chapter of this saga with the always enthusiastic SXSW audience, ”said Salke.
As part of the promotion, Prime Video revealed the official poster and the first images of Another little favor, offering fans an advance of the visual style and the atmosphere of the film. These images highlight the elegance and luxury of the atmosphere in Capri, as well as the tension between the characters.
The first installment, A little favor, Released in 2018, it was a success at the box office and among critics, thanks to its mixture of black comedy and psychological thriller. The sequel seeks to expand this universe with a more ambitious narrative and an international scenario that adds a new level of sophistication to history.
With a first level cast, a recognized director and a plot full of surprises, the film is emerging as one of the most prominent premieres of the year.
