Kendrick and Lively are reprising their roles as Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson, respectively, in “Another Simple Favor,” a sequel to 2018 dark comedy “ A Simple Favor .” The new film also stars Henry Golding, Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells.

As rumors of a feud between Blake Lively and her "Another Simple Favor" co-star Anna Kendrick continue to circulate, the movie's director is addressing the elephant in the room.