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.

Paul Feig spoke out at SXSW after YouTuber Melanie King claimed Lively, 37, was afraid to walk the red carpet because Kendrick, 39, was upset with her.