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Slamming Justin Baldoni's "Smoke & Mirrors Exercise," Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds' PR Chief Wants Out Of 'It Ends With Us' Legal Battle


Published on 2025-02-20 17:44:07 - Yahoo
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  • Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' publicist Leslie Sloane is standing strongly with her clients against Justin Baldoni's alleged "bizarre and abusive practices," but the Vision PR boss wants herself and her company dropped from the legal battle between the It Ends With Us stars.

The article from Yahoo Entertainment discusses the backlash against actor Justin Baldoni for his involvement in the film "It Ends With Us," based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel. Critics on social media have accused Baldoni of using "smoke and mirrors" to promote the film, particularly highlighting his decision to cast himself as the male lead, Ryle, despite not fitting the character's physical description in the book. Fans expressed disappointment over the casting choices, the adaptation's fidelity to the source material, and the perceived lack of chemistry between Baldoni and co-star Blake Lively, who plays Lily. The controversy has sparked a broader conversation about Hollywood's casting practices and the expectations of fans when beloved books are adapted into films.

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