Has it really been seven years since we saw Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively match wits in Paul Feig’s frothy but razor-sharp A Simple Favour? That one seemed a natural for a sequel – we’re just surprised it took this long.
How to watch Another Simple Favour in New Zealand
Another Simple Favour is streaming in New Zealand exclusively on Amazon Prime Video from May 1, 2025.
What is Another Simple Favour about?
Murder!
Apparently, murder at the wedding of Machiavellian socialite/sociopath Emily Nelson (that’s Lively), whose string of crimes were uncovered by mommy vlogger turned sleuth, Stephanie Smothers (and Kendrick) in the film prior. When last we checked in, Emily was in prison for a long stretch, but before we can even question the story there, bodies start dropping in picturesque Capri, site of the wedding. Will it once again fall to the intrepid Stephanie to solve the mystery? More than likely. Will everyone involved be dressed smashingly? Indubitably.
The cast of Another Simple Favour
In addition to Kendrick as Stephanie and Lively as Emily, we have Henry Golding as Sean Townsend, Emily’s ex-husband; Andrew Rannells as Darren; Bashir Salahuddin as Detective Summerville; Elizabeth Perkins as Margaret McLinden, Emily’s mother; Michele Morrone as Dante Versano, Emily’s fiancée; Elena Sofia Ricci as Portia Versano; Alex Newell as Vicky; Allison Janney as Aunt Linda McLinden, Emily’s aunt; with Joshua Satine, Ian Ho, Kelly McCormack, Taylor Ortega, Lorenzo de Moor, Aparna Nancherla, and Jake Tapper.
Another Simple Favour trailer
Why we’re excited Another Simple Favour
Well, the first one was an impeccably designed send up of suburban mores wrapped around a deliciously tawdry, pulpy mystery, so we’re keen too see if the second can offer the same pleasures. Kendrick and Lively played off each other perfectly last time out, so all else aside, their chemistry alone will make Another Simple Favour worth a look.
