the buzz surrounding it ends with us has transcended the film itself turning into a spectacle of offscreen drama involving its Stars Blake Lively and Justin baldoni according to recent Revelations from crew members who worked on the adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestseller the creative differences between Lively and baldoni were far from a secret during filming the production which spanned from March to June 2023 in New Jersey was marred by what insiders describe as a significant Clash of Creative Visions and working Styles crew members who spoke anonymously to Rolling Stone out of concern for their jobs noted a noticeable shift in Lively's demeanor once the project was underway initially enthusiastic Lively's attitude reportedly soured as tensions with baloni became evident the disparity in their approaches to filmm became a focal point of friction with Lively being described as very business-oriented and practical while baldoni known for his idealistic approach seemed less assertive in shaping the film's direction One Source revealed everyone knew there was tension Blake was very invested initially bringing in scrapbooks and detailed ideas for her character But as time went on it became clear she was less engaged the shift sh in her involvement was evident not only in her attitude but also in logistical challenges such as her frequent schedule conflicts which disrupted the smooth operation of the set the film's narrative dealing with heavy themes of abuse and Recovery added an extra layer of complexity to the onset Dynamics Lively who also served as an executive producer had strong opinions on how her character's wardrobe and the film set design should be handled conflicts arose over these details contributing to the strained atmosphere for instance Lively reportedly pushed for changes in the set design which had initially featured a darker Gothic theme that she felt did not align with her character despite these issues it wasn't just the stars who felt the strain the production faced multiple external disruptions including Union picketing A co9 outbreak among the crew and even interruptions from wildfires these challenges only compounded the already delicate situation between Lively and baldoni the public premiere on August 6th 2024 further fueled speculation reports emerged that the two stars deliberately posed separately on the red carpet and sat in different theaters during the screening this Behavior coupled with the fact that many cast members and Hoover herself did not follow baldon on on social media ignited rumors of a interestingly the film's commercial success grossing over $240 million worldwide has done little to quell The public's curiosity about the behindthescenes drama while the tension between Lively and baldoni was a subject of intense media scrutiny the focus remained sharply on the film's portrayal of domestic violence the movie's success seems to underscore that despite the backstage conflicts the core message about the impact of abuse resonated strongly with audiences in the end while the working relationship between Lively and baldoni might have been strained crew members insist that the work environment remained professional they described baloni as personable and well-intentioned though perhaps inexperienced as a director for such a large-scale project Lively's initial Zeal waned but it was the external pressures and personal differences that truly tested the production teams resolve as for the future of the it ends with us franchise there's no clear indication of whether a sequel will materialize the rights to Hoover's follow-up book it starts with us are owned by wayf far Studios but discussions about a potential sequel have yet to surface whether The Saga of lively and baldoni will continue or end with this film remain s to be seen in some while the behind the-scenes drama has garnered substantial attention it's essential to remember that such conflicts are not uncommon in the film industry what remains most significant is the film's ability to spark conversations about crucial issues like domestic violence proving that even Aid turmoil important messages can reach and resonate with audiences worldwide stay subscribed for more videos