Is Justin Baldoni refusing to work with Blake Lively for It Ends With Us sequel?

Justin Baldoni has reportedly refused to work with Blake Lively again, fueling speculation about ongoing drama within the cast of It Ends With Us. 

The tension between the two actors became apparent when Justin was spotted alone at the film's premiere, despite playing one of the romantic leads alongside Blake. The two did not take any photos together, and Justin was noticeably absent from pictures with other cast members as well. Adding to the intrigue, almost all of the cast have unfollowed him on Instagram.

Fans have been quick to speculate about the reason behind the apparent fallout. Some believe that Blake and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, may have wanted more creative control over the project, and that Justin’s refusal to give in could have led to a rift. With most of the cast unfollowing him, it appears that Justin might be the one at odds with the rest of the team.

In a recent interview, when asked about potentially directing the sequel, Justin responded, "I think that there are better people for that one. I think Blake Lively is ready to direct." While the comment might seem complimentary on the surface, fans have interpreted it as a subtle dig, possibly implying that Blake was trying to take over his role as director.

Justin also mentioned that there wasn’t a part of the production that Blake didn’t touch or influence. This has led some fans to believe that Blake was heavily involved in decision-making and may have overruled Justin on several aspects of the film. If true, it’s easy to see why Justin might be upset and reluctant to work with Blake again.

Some fans believe that Justin's comments have added fuel to the fire, suggesting there might have been serious behind-the-scenes drama with Blake and Ryan. They can understand why Justin might not want to work with Blake again if there were constant boundary oversteps. 

On the other hand, some fans aren't buying the narrative that Blake took over the project. They think Justin might be trying to shift the blame, arguing that he may not have been up to the task of directing such a big project and is now making excuses.

As the debate continues, many are left wondering if the full story will ever come out. What’s clear is that the drama surrounding It Ends With Us isn’t over yet.