South by Southwest (SXSW) conference and festivals has locked in Amazon MGM Studios’ Another Simple Favour as this year’s opening night film premiere.
The highly anticipated sequel to Paul Feig’s A Simple Favour will make its world debut on the 7th of March at the Paramount Theatre, ahead of its global Prime Video launch on 1 May.
Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) are back – this time on the stunning island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s lavish wedding to a wealthy Italian businessman.
But beyond the glamorous guest list lurk murder, betrayal, and jaw-dropping twists – because in this wedding, danger is definitely on the RSVP list.
Head of Amazon MGM Studios, Jennifer Salke said: “Feig has once again delivered the perfect blend of mystery, wit, and unexpected twists in the highly anticipated Another Simple Favour. The cast, led by the extraordinarily talented Lively and Kendrick, brings life to a script that propels the sequel to new heights.
“We are beyond grateful for our collaborations with Paul, Blake, Anna, and the entire cast and filmmaking team. We could not be more excited to share the next chapter of this saga with the always enthusiastic SXSW audience and ultimately with our Prime Video customers around the world.”
Meanwhile, director and producer, Feig said: “I couldn’t be more thrilled to be back at my favorite festival in the world where we successfully launched Bridesmaids and Spy, and I cannot begin to say how honoured I am to have our film opening it all. I’ve avoided making sequels to any of my films but these characters were just too much fun not to revisit.
“So, to be able to have Anna, Blake, Henry, Andrew, Michele, Elizabeth, Alex and myself watch our film with the great SXSW audience is a bucket list event I’ll be able to check off March 7th and move playing drums for Dwight Yoakum’s band up to the top slot.”
Pictured: Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick