Blake Energetic Directing The It Ends With Us Sequel Is Trying Possible

It could have been “Deadpool & Wolverine” dominating the dialog for the previous couple of weeks, however this 12 months’s late summer season shock is definitely “It Ends With Us.” Directed by Justin Baldoni and starring Blake Energetic, the variation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel of the identical title had a monster $50 million opening weekend, breaking a 34-year-old field workplace document within the course of. For a film with a $25 million funds, it is an on the spot hit. In Hollywood, that nearly at all times means a sequel. That definitely appears to be within the playing cards on this case, though it now seem that Energetic has her sights set on the director’s chair for the potential follow-up.

A latest report from Folks provided a rundown of the scenario. Whereas we can’t get into it too deeply right here, “It Ends With Us” is rumored to have been plagued with drama behind the scenes, notably between Baldoni and the solid. In line with the article, a supply near Baldoni attributed it to “inventive variations” that have been mentioned to be “overblown.” Now right here comes the attention-grabbing half. That very same supply apparently claimed that Energetic “desires to direct the following film, sidelining him and securing the rights from Colleen.” Nevertheless, there has not been a dialogue but of a second film. “But” is most definitely the important thing phrase there.

Baldoni beforehand advised Selection his manufacturing firm Wayfarer Studios has the choice to adapt Hoover’s sequel novel “It Begins With Us.” Whereas no official discussions have occurred at Sony as of but, that appears inevitable at this level given how effectively the primary movie is performing. What’s extra, the studio will probably wish to get the ball rolling as quickly as doable, which means it’s going to have to untangle all of this drama sooner slightly than later.

With “It Ends With Us” additionally doing very effectively abroad, it’s going to be at $100 million very quickly, cementing its place because the shock breakout of the summer season (a lot in the identical means that “The place the Crawdads Sing” stunned us in 2022, solely it appears that evidently that is going to be a good greater hit). Setting the drama apart for a second, that may make this the proper time for Energetic to make her characteristic directorial debut. As for “It Begins With Us,” the novel was revealed in 2022 and likewise grew to become a best-seller. Its synopsis reads as follows:

Lily and her ex-husband, Ryle, have simply settled right into a civil coparenting rhythm when she all of the sudden bumps into her old flame, Atlas, once more. After almost two years separated, she is elated that for as soon as, time is on their aspect, and she or he instantly says sure when Atlas asks her on a date. However her pleasure is rapidly hampered by the information that, although they’re not married, Ryle remains to be very a lot part of her life — and Atlas Corrigan is the one man he’ll hate being in his ex-wife and daughter’s life.

Energetic has been a mainstay as an actor for years. Thus far, she’s solely directed a music video for Taylor Swift’s “I Wager You Suppose About Me,” however we’re speaking in regards to the greatest pop star on the earth. Energetic is already aware of these characters and this universe. If she ever wished to make the leap to directing, this appears logical. It is not in contrast to how Michael B. Jordan took the reins on “Creed III” final 12 months.

It is also troublesome to think about Energetic coming again if Baldoni is within the director’s chair once more, assuming the drama is even half true. From Sony’s perspective, going with Energetic would appear to make extra sense, assuming it might get the rights sorted out. We’ll see how this all shakes out within the coming weeks/months.

“It Ends With Us” is in theaters now.