Alright gossip lovers get your mugs ready because some piping hot tea just got spilled and guess who's serving? None other than the iconic Sharon Stone . Drama is brewing around the upcoming sequel ' Another Simple Favor 2 ' and Stone is right in the middle of it claiming she was cast then suddenly dropped from the movie. What's the story? Let's dive in.
Sharon Stone Drops Bombshell Claim: 'Loved Being Cast Then Removed For No Reason'
So here's the scoop. The whole thing started in the comments section of an E! News "Hot Goss" Instagram post. They were chatting about rumors of a feud between Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively on the set of 'Another Simple Favor'. Out of nowhere Sharon Stone jumps into the comments and throws a curveball. She wrote "I LOVED being cast and removed from my role unexpectedly for no reason at all LOVED it". Yes you read that right. Sharon Stone herself saying she was cast in 'Another Simple Favor 2' and then given the boot with zero explanation.
Naturally the internet went wild. Fans were like "Wait WHAT?!" and "Who in their right mind drops Sharon Stone?!" People flooded the comments supporting Stone and expressing shock. One fan even asked "Who does that to a LEGEND like you???" Exactly! It is Sharon Stone we are talking about. This is the first anyone is hearing about Stone even being considered for the movie so it's a surprise on top of a surprise. As of now reps for Stone director Paul Feig and Amazon MGM Studios are keeping quiet not commenting on the situation.
Production Says 'Not So Fast': Source Claims Sharon Stone Was Never Officially Cast
But wait for plot twist. Just as the internet was buzzing Variety dropped a counter-story. A source close to the 'Another Simple Favor 2' production is saying Sharon Stone was "never cast". According to this insider there were talks with Stone but "finances didn’t align" and the role ended up going to Elizabeth Perkins instead. The source is claiming "The idea that she was dumped from this movie is not true". So basically production is saying it was more like a "didn't work out" situation rather than a sudden removal.
Who to believe? Sharon Stone herself made a very public and pretty pointed claim on social media. But then you have the production side denying it saying it was just a matter of negotiations not working out. It is Hollywood so who knows what the real story is. Maybe there was an offer maybe talks fell apart maybe there is more to it than either side is saying. It's definitely adding a layer of behind-the-scenes mystery to 'Another Simple Favor 2' already.
Another Simple Favor 2: What We Know About the Sequel and its Already Bumpy Ride
'Another Simple Favor 2' is the sequel to the 2018 dark comedy thriller that starred Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick. Both Lively and Kendrick are back for round two. The movie just had its premiere at SXSW and is set to hit theaters on May 1st.
The story picks up with Stephanie (Kendrick) and Emily (Lively) heading to Italy for Emily's wedding to a rich guy. Stephanie has even written a book about the wild events of the first movie. Emily who was in prison in the first movie crashes Stephanie's book reading to invite her to the wedding and maybe stir up even more trouble. Sounds like things are about to get twisty and complicated again just like the first movie.
Besides Lively and Kendrick Henry Golding Andrew Rannells and other original cast members are also returning. The sequel is directed again by Paul Feig who also directed the first movie. Even before the Sharon Stone drama 'Another Simple Favor 2' has had its share of off-screen buzz. There were already rumors of a feud between Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick which director Paul Feig has denied. And Blake Lively is also involved in a lawsuit with her 'It Ends With Us' co-star Justin Baldoni adding even more drama in the mix.
Was Sharon Stone Actually Cast? And Why the Confusion Matters
Whether Sharon Stone was officially "cast" or just in talks that fell through the whole situation is still pretty strange. It's not every day you see a star of Sharon Stone's caliber publicly commenting on casting decisions on Instagram. It makes you wonder if there is more to the story than just "finances didn't align".
Perhaps there was a misunderstanding a miscommunication or maybe things were further along than production is letting on. Or maybe Sharon Stone just has a flair for the dramatic and decided to stir things up a bit. Whatever the reason it has definitely gotten people talking about 'Another Simple Favor 2' even more. And in Hollywood sometimes any publicity is good publicity right?
Key Players in the 'Another Simple Favor 2' Drama:
- Sharon Stone: Oscar-nominated actress claiming she was cast then removed from the movie.
- Blake Lively: Star of 'Another Simple Favor 2' and 'It Ends With Us' involved in separate off-screen dramas.
- Anna Kendrick: Returning star of 'Another Simple Favor 2' seemingly unfazed by the drama.
- Paul Feig: Director of 'Another Simple Favor' movies shutting down feud rumors.
- Elizabeth Perkins: Actress who reportedly got the role Sharon Stone may have been considered for.
Stay Tuned: Will We Ever Know the Full Story Behind Sharon Stone and 'Another Simple Favor 2'?
So is Sharon Stone's claim just a case of Hollywood gossip or is there some real behind-the-scenes drama brewing? Right now it is still a bit of a mystery. Maybe more details will come out maybe this will all just fade away. Either way it has added an extra layer of intrigue to 'Another Simple Favor 2'. We will be keeping our eyes peeled for any more updates and of course we will be ready to see what the movie itself delivers when it hits theaters in May. Hollywood never sleeps does it?