The buzz about It Ends with Us isn’t all about the movie’s success at the box office, with audiences and would-be viewers alike piecing together supposed behind-the-scenes cast drama based on social media bread crumbs. An adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling 2016 novel of the same name, It Ends with Us stars Blake Lively as Lily Bloom, an aspiring entrepreneur and florist who moves to Boston in the wake of her estranged father’s death. Shortly after moving, Lily meets a charming neurosurgeon, Ryle Kincaid, who’s played by the film’s director, Justin Baldoni (Jane the Virgin).
As Lily and Ryle’s romance deepens, Lively’s character is haunted by her childhood, which was largely defined by her abusive father. When Lily meets another survivor of abuse from her past, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), she begins to see terrible patterns emerging in her own marriage — as do other characters in It Ends with Us‘ cast. Although It Ends with Us is billed as a romantic drama, it definitely leans more into the latter half of the categorization. However, according to eagle-eyed social media sleuths, It Ends with Us‘ drama isn’t just contained to the big screen.
Why People Think There’s Drama Between It Ends With Us’ Cast Members
Social Media “Clues” Indicate Some Friction Between The Cast
Boasting a somewhat-mishandled subject, the controversial adaptation of It Ends with Us was in the spotlight well before the film was released. Now, allegations are emerging about behind-the-scenes cast drama as well, which only further complicates the movie’s image. Although no It Ends with Us drama has been officially confirmed, internet sleuths have pieced together some strange tidbits, creating a narrative that suggests friction between Baldoni and other members of the film team. Notably, Baldoni, who co-stars and directs the film, optioned the rights to Hoover’s book under his Wayfarer Studios banner.
When asked about working with Baldoni, Jenny Slate tactfully evaded answering in clear-cut terms.
Even if folks are merely reading into things on social media, there’s no denying that some of the supposed “evidence” is pretty compelling, especially when simple social media interactions speak volumes about peoples’ dynamics. For example, Colleen Hoover doesn’t follow Baldoni on Instagram — and she’s not the only one. Outside the social media sphere, Baldoni has been doing solo interviews and red carpet moments; that isn’t necessarily unusual for a star and director, but the lack of collaborative moments is striking. When asked about working with Baldoni, Jenny Slate tactfully evaded answering in clear-cut terms (via Deadline).
What Happened Behind The Scenes On It Ends With Us?
There Are Allegedly Two Different Cuts Of The Film
It Ends with Us has become endlessly fascinating to pop culture lovers, with Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s alleged feud becoming a hot topic in the lead-up to the movie’s premiere. A new report claims that Lively and Baldoni didn’t see eye-to-eye when it came to how It Ends with Us was edited. Reportedly, this pushed Lively to commission a version of the film that was recut by Deadpool & Wolverine‘s editor. Moreover, Lively claimed that her husband, Ryan Reynolds, wrote an It Ends with Us scene, prompting backlash from the film’s screenwriter, Christy Hall.
What People Involved With It Ends With Us Have Actually Said
Baldoni Doesn’t Seem Interested In Returning For A Sequel
Aside from Slate’s question-dodging, the cast hasn’t really touched on the alleged feud in interviews. However, Baldoni was asked about his plans for adapting Hoover’s sequel, It Starts with Us, in the wake of It Ends with Us‘ box office success. Although he expressed his support for the project, Baldoni noted that he had no plans to return to his role, which isn’t too surprising given the ending of It Ends with Us. However, the filmmaker also added that Lively should direct the sequel. The remark could be harmless, or even supportive, but it’s hard to know given the feud rumors.
It Ends With Us’ Alleged Cast Drama Didn’t Hurt The Movie’s Box Office
Blake Lively’s Drama Topped The Box Office On Its Opening Weekend
Although the rumors about behind-the-scenes drama continue to gain traction, it doesn’t seem like the reports of cast friction have hurt It Ends with Us‘ box office performance. In anything, all the chatter might have even helped the film gain a little more visibility. In addition to dethroning her husband’s record-breaking MCU entry Deadpool & Wolverine, Blake Lively’s It Ends With Us is a box office hit, with the movie tripling its budget in just three days, making It Ends with Us an undeniable global hit. And, if the rumors are true, viewers may soon be clamoring for the powers that be to release the Lively Cut.
It Ends with Us is now playing in theaters nationwide.
