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Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni: How 'It Ends With Us' production led to a sexual harassment lawsuit and 'astroturfing' allegations


Published on 2024-12-24 00:04:43 - AOL
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  • In a bombshell lawsuit filed on Dec. 20, Blake Lively accused Justin Baldoni, her co-star and the director of It Ends With Us, of sexual harassment, fostering a toxic workplace environment and orchestrating a smear campaign to tarnish her public image.

The article from AOL Entertainment discusses the casting of Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in the upcoming film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel, "It Ends With Us." Blake Lively will portray Lily Bloom, a young woman who moves to Boston to start her own business, while Justin Baldoni, who is also directing the film, will play Ryle Kincaid, a neurosurgeon with whom Lily falls in love. The story delves into themes of love, abuse, and resilience as Lily navigates her past traumas and a complicated relationship. The casting has sparked excitement among fans of the book, with many expressing their anticipation for how Lively and Baldoni will bring these complex characters to life. The film aims to capture the emotional depth and the poignant narrative of Hoover's novel, which has resonated with a wide audience.

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