Sharon Stone in 2024.Photo:Presley Ann/Getty
Presley Ann/Getty
Sharon Stonewas considered for a role but “never cast” alongsideBlake LivelyandAnna KendrickinAnother Simple Favor, a source close to the film tells PEOPLE.On Thursday, March 13, the actress, 67, commented on anInstagramreel of the E! News showHot Goss, saying she was cast in the sequel to 2018’sA Simple Favorbut was let go “for no reason at all.”“I LOVED being cast and removed from my role unexpectedly for no reason at all LOVED it,” Stone added.However, a source claims that’s not the case: DirectorPaul Feig“had spoken to Sharon about a role in the film, but the financials didn’t work out.”Anna Kendrick, Paul Feig, and Blake Lively on March 7.Michael Buckner/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty“As often is the case, the budgets didn’t align. No one was dropped from a role. There was interest, as often is the case with movies, and budgets didn’t align. That’s how benign it is,” adds the source.“You have to be cast before you’re dropped. She was never cast,” says the source.Reps for Stone did not immediately return PEOPLE’s request for comment.In the highly anticipated comedy-mystery, Lively and Kendrick reprise their roles as frenemies Emily Nelson and Stephanie Smothers, respectively.Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in ‘Another Simple Favor.'.Lorenzo SistiAccording to a synopsis of the film, the women “reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman.”“Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square.”Other returning cast members includeAndrew Rannells,Henry Goldingand Aparna Nancherla. Perkins,Allison Janney,Michele MorroneandAlex Newelljoin the sequel.Feig spoke with PEOPLE at the film’s March 7 premiere at SXSW in Austin, Texas, explaining how he encourages creative input from his stars.“When I work with actors, I give them a lot of leeway. I want them to figure out what they want to wear, etc., because I was an actor, I know. Like if I’m just saying, ‘Say this. Say this the way I wrote it,’ I’m cutting off this huge bit of talent,” he explains. “So every movie, every show I’ve ever done, I collaborate with them and go, ‘Here’s the stuff,’ and they’ll come [back with], ‘Oh what about this? What about this?’ And that’s how we work. That’s how I’ve worked with every movie star ever.”Another Simple Favoris on Prime Video May 1.
Sharon Stonewas considered for a role but “never cast” alongsideBlake LivelyandAnna KendrickinAnother Simple Favor, a source close to the film tells PEOPLE.
On Thursday, March 13, the actress, 67, commented on anInstagramreel of the E! News showHot Goss, saying she was cast in the sequel to 2018’sA Simple Favorbut was let go “for no reason at all.”
“I LOVED being cast and removed from my role unexpectedly for no reason at all LOVED it,” Stone added.
However, a source claims that’s not the case: DirectorPaul Feig“had spoken to Sharon about a role in the film, but the financials didn’t work out.”
Anna Kendrick, Paul Feig, and Blake Lively on March 7.Michael Buckner/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty
Michael Buckner/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty
“As often is the case, the budgets didn’t align. No one was dropped from a role. There was interest, as often is the case with movies, and budgets didn’t align. That’s how benign it is,” adds the source.
“You have to be cast before you’re dropped. She was never cast,” says the source.
Reps for Stone did not immediately return PEOPLE’s request for comment.
In the highly anticipated comedy-mystery, Lively and Kendrick reprise their roles as frenemies Emily Nelson and Stephanie Smothers, respectively.
Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in ‘Another Simple Favor.'.Lorenzo Sisti
Lorenzo Sisti
According to a synopsis of the film, the women “reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman.”
“Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square.”
Other returning cast members includeAndrew Rannells,Henry Goldingand Aparna Nancherla. Perkins,Allison Janney,Michele MorroneandAlex Newelljoin the sequel.
Feig spoke with PEOPLE at the film’s March 7 premiere at SXSW in Austin, Texas, explaining how he encourages creative input from his stars.
“When I work with actors, I give them a lot of leeway. I want them to figure out what they want to wear, etc., because I was an actor, I know. Like if I’m just saying, ‘Say this. Say this the way I wrote it,’ I’m cutting off this huge bit of talent,” he explains. “So every movie, every show I’ve ever done, I collaborate with them and go, ‘Here’s the stuff,’ and they’ll come [back with], ‘Oh what about this? What about this?’ And that’s how we work. That’s how I’ve worked with every movie star ever.”
Another Simple Favoris on Prime Video May 1.
source: people.com
