Synopsis
The film ‘Another Simple Favor’ is set to open the SXSW FILM & TV Festival 2025. Directed by Paul Feig, it features a talented cast including Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively. Premiering on March 7, it promises to deliver a captivating blend of mystery and humor.Key Takeaways
- ‘Another Simple Favor’ opens SXSW FILM & TV Festival 2025.
- Director Paul Feig returns to a beloved festival.
- Star-studded cast includes Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively.
- Film debuts on Prime Video on May 1.
- Expect a mix of mystery and humor.
Mumbai, Feb 5 (NationPress) The much-anticipated film ‘Another Simple Favor’ is poised to inaugurate the SXSW FILM & TV Festival 2025. This new installment follows director Paul Feig’s previous work, ‘A Simple Favor’, which is set to debut worldwide on Prime Video on May 1.
The premiere of ‘Another Simple Favor’ at SXSW will take place on March 7 at the Paramount Theatre. The movie features a star-studded cast including Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Joshua Satine, and Ian Ho.
Director and producer Paul Feig expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I couldn’t be more thrilled to return to my favorite festival in the world, where we successfully launched Bridesmaids and Spy, and I am truly honored to have our film kick off the event. I have generally avoided sequels, but these characters were simply too entertaining not to revisit.”
He added, “To have Anna, Blake, Henry, Andrew, Michele, Elizabeth, Alex, and I experience our film with the wonderful SXSW audience is a bucket list moment that I can check off on March 7, moving playing drums for Dwight Yoakam’s band to the top of my list.”
In a statement, Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon MGM Studios, remarked, “Paul Feig has once again crafted the ideal mix of mystery, humor, and surprising twists in the eagerly awaited Another Simple Favor. The exceptionally skilled Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick lead a cast that elevates the sequel to remarkable new heights.”
She continued, “We are immensely thankful for our partnerships with Paul, Blake, Anna, and the entire cast and crew. We are excited to present the next chapter of this saga to the ever-enthusiastic SXSW audience and ultimately to our Prime Video viewers worldwide.”
