Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni: What is the drama with the "It Ends With Us" cast?
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The film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestseller "It Ends with Us" is now in theatres, but the buzz isn't just about the storyline.
Rumors of tension between lead actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have taken over the internet, with fans scrutinizing every detail of the film's promotional activities.
Directed by Baldoni and produced by Lively, the film tells the story of Lily Blossom Bloom, portrayed by Lively, who falls for neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid, played by Baldoni, while reconnecting with her childhood sweetheart, Atlas Corrigan, played by Brandon Sklenar.
The drama began at the New York City premiere on August 6, where fans noticed a lack of group photos featuring the entire cast. Lively was seen with her husband Ryan Reynolds, friend Hugh Jackman, and co-stars Jenny Slate and Brandon Sklenar, but not with Baldoni.
Baldoni walked the red carpet solo, accompanied only by his wife, Emily Baldoni, sparking further speculation. According to People magazine, Baldoni did not join Lively and Hoover in introducing the film, despite being the director.
Fans took to social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), to discuss the lack of interaction between the main cast members. Following the premiere, some noted that neither Lively nor Hoover follow Baldoni on Instagram.
One user, @vnesswiftie, warned viewers, "Just so you know, if you haven’t read It Ends with Us, it’s not a romcom. Don’t grab your girls and florals. Know that it’s about domestic violence and there are some triggering scenes. This promo of this movie is pissing me off."