The It Ends with Us controversy has baffled fans, leaving them curious about the dynamics between the cast members. Rumors have been swirling, and the drama seems to center around tensions during the film’s post-production. Speculation arose after Justin Baldoni was noticeably absent from press interviews and premiere photos with the rest of the cast. This absence led to rumors that something might be amiss between Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and Colleen Hoover. Fans are eager to uncover what might have gone wrong behind the scenes.
So, what really happened? Here’s everything you need to know about the off-screen drama with the It Ends with Us cast and crew.
What is the drama between Blake Lively, Colleen Hoover, and Justin Baldoni?
The It Ends with Us controversy rumors spiraled out when fans noticed that none of the cast members had a picture together at the New York City premiere. Interestingly, Lively, Hoover, and Baldoni were all spotted separately with their A-list friends and family members. This ignited a conversation about why the cast was so distant from director Baldoni.
According to a People report, these speculations further arose when fans noticed that Baldoni had been promoting the movie separately, avoiding joint press appearances with the cast. The situation further escalated when fanciers noticed that the cast had unfollowed Baldoni on Instagram, which only added more fuel to the rumors. (via USA Today)
Surprisingly, a recent report by The Hollywood Reporter suggests that these rumors weren’t untrue. An insider revealed that tensions arose during the post-production process, where two different cuts of the movie were presented, leading to disagreements. However, another source denied the rift claims. They cited that a movie commonly has several cuts and all cast agreed on the final cut.
Despite the ongoing It Ends with Us drama, Justin Baldoni was gracious when speaking about Blake Lively at the New York premiere. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, he suggested that the actress should direct the next sequel and appreciated his cast members.
“This isn’t my night — this is a night for all the women who we made this movie for. This is a night for Blake, this is a night for Colleen. I’m just so grateful that we’re here, five years in the making,” Baldoni added.
