Blake Lively and The Last of Us

You may have seen the trailer and even bought tickets for the new film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling romance novel it’s all overstarring Blake Lively. But have you heard about the rumors online about a feud between the actor, director and co-star Justin Baldoni, and possibly even Deadpool? Once again, the press tour for a movie has already generated more discussion than the movie itself.

exist it’s all over The premiere has already brought back memories of the weeks-long Spitting scandal Don’t worry, dear. 2022. In fact, the excitement of the previous show seems to have inspired social media users to get out their Sherlock Holmes hats and magnifying glasses. So far, there are few concrete details about the alleged set. There are also no reports from it’s all over Directly commented on the gossip. But the Internet is still abuzz with speculation.

It all started it’s all overAt the New York premiere on August 6, fans noticed that Lively and Baldoni were not walking the red carpet together or doing interviews together. Initially, all signs of trouble pointed to Baldoni, but when References Lively’s report that her husband Ryan Reynolds was involved in the film’s script went viral. On Friday, a source close to the matter revealed Confirmed The Hollywood Reporter claims there was a power struggle between the two sides over the final cut of the film. Meanwhile, Baldoni’s comments Praise Livelywhile also hinting at a radical creative overhaul.

Despite recent efforts by PR managers to quell the drama, the internet has made up its mind. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it has once again become a game of visions over who has the most goodwill online. It’s indicative of how quickly gossip can escalate in a post-Deuxmoi world, sometimes dangerously so.

In our discussion it’s all over Actors hate Baldoni, here’s some info on the actor-turned-director. You may recognize Baldoni from the hit CW Jane the Virgin He plays Raphael, the handsome father of Jane’s children. In 2019, he co-founded the production company Wayfarer Studios with billionaire entrepreneur Steve Sarowitz. Baldoni has directed and produced several Wayfarer films, including the teen cancer romance Five feet apart Disney+ musicals in 2019 and 2020 cloudIn 2022, Sarowitz reportedly Investment of US$125 million Enter an independent production company.

Even with such a powerful clout, you might still wonder why this first-time director was chosen to helm a major production about women’s experiences with domestic violence.

The answer seems to lie in part with his extracurricular work. As an outspoken feminist ally, discussing women’s issues — or, more accurately, men’s issues — has always been an important, if not defining, part of Baldoni’s brand. In 2017, the actor launched a new series called Enough men Through Wayfarer, starring actors Matt McGorry and Javier Munoz, he explores, in his words, “what it means to be a man.” In 2021, he published a book titled Am I man enough? I’ve lost my masculinity He later launched a podcast of the same name with co-hosts Jamey Heath and former Vox political reporter Liz Plank. Like McGorry, he is one of several self-identified male feminists to emerge in the Trump era, who have been both praised for their activism and criticized for their Male-centered“Men preaching“Take this positive action.

Still, it seems appropriate that Baldoni pursues Hoover’s novel about domestic violence. After he sent Hoover a letter letter His love for the book, his production company Select the project in 2019. Blake Lively was brought on as executive producer in 2017, and since then, the project has seemed to be in turmoil.

Throughout the press tour, it was clear that Baldoni was out of step with Lively and the entire main cast. Pose Yourself On the red carpet (or with other people not involved in the film) give solo InterviewHis co-host, Plank, was also in attendance at the premiere but did not pose for a photo with Baldoni. Baldoni and Plank did not immediately respond to Vox’s request for comment.

Meanwhile, Lively attended a media event with her co-stars Jenny Slate and Brandon Sklenar, as well as author Colleen Hoover. CBS Morning News The director was not mentioned in any of the media promoting the film, nor in other media. Video by Slate At the premiere, she indirectly answered the question when asked by a reporter how she worked with Baldoni, which fueled further speculation. Lively and Slate did not immediately respond to Vox’s request for comment.

The cast’s activity on Instagram doesn’t look good for Baldoni, either. Based on a quick search, none of the main cast members appear to be following him on the platform, aside from comedian Hasan Minhaj, who plays a supporting role. Slate also produced postal Earlier this week, he called out Lively on Instagram without mentioning Baldoni. The director also did not attend Sklenar’s Recent it’s all over Posts.

Reynolds’ alleged involvement in the scandal ranges from baffling to outrageous. Lively claimed that her husband wrote the film’s “iconic rooftop scene” at the premiere, a claim that began to circulate. “He was involved in everything I did,” Lively told and! News“I’m involved in everything he does. So his victories, his celebrations are all mine and mine are his. He’s involved in this movie.”

Speculation began that Lively and Reynolds had wrested creative control of the film from Baldoni, leading to a rift between the two – though that doesn’t quite explain why the rest of the cast seemed to be distancing themselves from him. Baldoni also made some telling comments about Lively at the premiere. When asked about the director it’s all overThe inevitable sequel, he explain“I think there are better people for the role. I think Blake Lively is ready to direct, that’s what I think.”

Lively’s comments about Reynolds sparked Allegations Reynolds also Involved It also sparked discussion about whether the couple was a good fit to promote a film about domestic violence.

Based on their joint marketing efforts, Lively and Reynolds appear to be hoping to Deadpool vs. Wolverine and it’s all over This summer. Ahead of the premiere, Blake Lively and her husband’s co-star Hugh Jackman reported FashionJackman also made a cameo appearance it’s all over premiere, while Reynolds filmed Skit He pretended to interview Sklenar for the film. Lively also launched her new hair care line, Blake BrownDuring the film’s press screening, Online Critics The film was considered insensitive given its subject matter.

To be fair, Don’t worry, honey. This drama has not only left us scratching our heads, but has also made us even more eager to get to know the behind-the-scenes stories. This is hardly the first time that rumors of animosity between co-stars have made headlines, especially in the Highly anticipated romantic moviesalthough normally they would not cause such a big uproar. Don’t worry, honey. Director Olivia Wilde, her ex-fiance Jason Sudeikis, and her partner Harry Styles seemed to influence everyone’s judgment on who was guilty and who was not guilty, so much so that the internet began to support Claims The accusations against Oscar Wilde Shia LaBeoufIt seems like what social media says about the people involved and their relationships is more important than what actually happens on set.

You could say this is a sign of suspicion for Lively and Reynolds, but perhaps for more legitimate reasons than Wilde dumping Ted Lasso. Despite their Hollywood power, Lively and Reynolds don’t have much of a social media following – mostly due to their controversial plantation wedding in 2012, which ultimately Apology 2020(besides Weird writing Celebrate antebellum fashion on Lively’s now-defunct lifestyle site Preserve.)

Meanwhile, the Internet—though certainly not Moviegoers —seemed fed up with Reynolds’ vitriol toward Deadpool. Taylor Swift.

Whether or not we ever get to the bottom of the alleged issues between Baldoni and Lively, the Internet has already taken sides. Don’t worry, dear.we may eventually find that there are no winners in this mess.