Everything Justin Baldoni had to say about working with Blake Lively

Justin Baldoni she seems to have nothing but positive things to say about him It ends with us costar, Blake Livelyas reports of a dispute on set continue to circulate online.

The drama officially hits theaters in August 2024, and Baldoni, who directed and starred alongside Lively, heaped praise on his on-screen partner.

“Blake was involved in every aspect of the film from the moment she came on board, from the scenes and the dialogue to the ending, right up until now,” he said. Entertainment Weekly. “She was a part of it all and was a creative and great collaborator.”

It ends with us which is adapted from Colleen HooverThe best-selling novel of the same name follows florist Lily Bloom (Lively) as she enters an abusive relationship with neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Baldoni).

In the midst of their tumultuous relationship, Lily’s first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Glazier), reappears in her life.

TMZ reported this in December 2024 Lively sued Baldoni for sexual harassment.

Check out what Baldoni had to say about Lively:

Why was Blake Lively the perfect casting choice?

When trying to find the perfect actress to play Lily, Baldoni said the team wanted a woman who was “extraordinarily charming, likable and that everyone would root for”. Soon after, Lively’s name rose to the top of the list.

“The only box she didn’t tick was that she doesn’t have red hair, which is a very easy fix in the film industry!” joked Baldoni People. “It’s a creative force.” She’s the executive producer of the movie and she’s so cool. I believe her performance will help so many women feel seen and showcase this unique experience in a way I don’t believe I’ve seen in any other film.”

How much feedback did Blake Lively give?

When it came time to shoot the difficult abuse scenes for the film, Baldoni said it was “really challenging” to balance his roles as actor and director. Fortunately, Lively has proven to be a useful guide and resource.

“Blake was a great partner in those situations,” he said Entertainment Weekly. “It’s been so hard, but I think I surround myself with people I trust and really talented creatives, and if there’s ever a time when I can’t see the forest for the trees, I look to my partners. and I’ll ask them what they think.”

“I really believed her,” Baldoni continued. “She has a great eye and she was on the other end so it was very difficult and there was just a lot of trust. I trusted the people around me a lot and they didn’t lead me wrong.’

Baldoni added that he relied on Lively and the women on set to ensure that the film focused on a female perspective.

“To be very honest, in a lot of situations I would give my vision and then step back and let the women really run the stage and the show,” Baldoni said. The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published on Saturday, August 10. “Blake was also very involved and had a lot of ideas about how it should work. There were a lot of times I didn’t say a word where I was just looking and thinking, yeah, that sounds great.”

He continued: “I was actually able to go to Ryle because those were the most difficult times for Ryle and the hardest for me as an actor. So they took a lot of weight off my shoulders and also made sure that every one of those scenes was handled with care and also didn’t have a male point of view but a female point of view because that was one of my first concerns when I asked if I could. even directing this movie. I wanted to ensure that the message of the book from a woman’s perspective was preserved and preserved.”

How did Blake Lively help with intimate scenes?

In January 2024 caught on camera Baldoni and Lively kiss on the set of a movie. For viewers who notice any chemistry on the big screen, Baldoni is quick to credit her co-star. “When it came to intimacy and all that, (Lally) had a really clear vision and she would tell me what she thought would work, what she thought would be sexy,” he said. Entering Hollywood. “It had to have a female point of view from the very beginning, and I never wanted my prejudices as a man to seep into or hurt this project.”

What did Justin Baldoni think about working with Blake Lively’s husband Ryan Reynolds?

Before the film was released, Lively confirmed her husband, Ryan Reynoldshe wrote a pivotal scene in the film. Before the reveal, Baldoni seemed to suggest that Deadpool the actor helped with the project. “Ryan was so generous. … He’s a creative genius, the guy,” he said Today.com. “So you know, his gift is levity and her gift is levity.

When asked if he would work with the husband-and-wife duo again, he replied, “If they would have me.”

Will Justin Baldoni reunite with Blake Lively for a sequel?

Book lovers know this It ends with us begat an It starts with us a sequel in 2022 that takes place years after the OG book. When asking about a potential second dose about acting and directing, Baldoni said it was too early to tell. “You’ll have to ask me in a moment. We will take a vacation after this,” he said Fun tonight before sharing his choice of director for the sequel. “I think there are better people for that. I think Blake Lively is ready to direct. That’s what I think.”

Did Justin react to Blake’s lawsuit?

After Lively sued Baldoni for sexual harassment in December 2024, his lawyer, Bryan Freedmanin a statement, he called the allegations “completely false, outrageous and deliberately disgraceful”. Our. He claimed that Lively filed the lawsuit to “correct her negative reputation” and “retell the story” regarding the film’s production.

Freedman claimed that Lively made “multiple demands and threats” during filming. It ends with usincluding “threatening not to show up for the shoot, threatening not to promote the film, ultimately leading to its demise during release if her demands were not met.” (Our at the time, Lively’s rep reached out for comment.)

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