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The Full Cast Of 'Another Simple Favor': 15+ Stars Revealed For The Explosive Sequel

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The highly anticipated sequel, Another Simple Favor, has officially arrived on Prime Video, bringing back the deliciously dark comedy and twisted friendship of Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson, but this time with a star-studded international cast and a new, deadly backdrop. After years of speculation, the follow-up to the 2018 cult classic reunites director Paul Feig with his original leading ladies, only to plunge them into an even more chaotic mystery—Emily’s extravagant wedding to a wealthy Italian tycoon on the stunning island of Capri. The film, which premiered on May 1, features a massive ensemble of returning favorites and major new additions, including an Oscar winner and a global heartthrob, guaranteeing the sequel is as stylish and scandalous as the original.

The core appeal of the *A Simple Favor* franchise lies not just in its twists but in its perfectly cast ensemble. This second installment, which takes the action from suburban Connecticut to the glamorous Italian coast, significantly expands its roster of characters. The new faces are set to complicate Emily’s life—and Stephanie’s—in entirely fresh, and likely fatal, ways. From Emily’s newly recast mother to her dangerously wealthy fiancé and his formidable family, here is the complete, definitive list of every major star and character in the cast of *Another Simple Favor*.

The Returning Cast: Stephanie, Emily, and the Familiar Faces

The sequel wouldn’t be complete without the original cast who survived the first film's shocking revelations and cliffhangers. Their return ensures the unique chemistry and dark humor that made the first movie a hit remain intact, as they all head to Italy for Emily's latest grand scheme.

  • Anna Kendrick as Stephanie Smothers: The formerly naive, now slightly less naive, mommy blogger who finds herself once again entangled in Emily’s chaotic life. Stephanie is now an author, and her attendance at Emily's wedding is partially motivated by her book agent's desire for new content.
  • Blake Lively as Emily Nelson / Hope McLanden: The enigmatic, stylish, and utterly ruthless anti-heroine. Fresh out of prison (or having somehow evaded a long sentence), Emily is ready for her next big score: marrying a wealthy Italian businessman in Capri.
  • Henry Golding as Sean Townsend: Emily’s charming but complicated husband from the first film. His presence at the wedding suggests his relationship with Emily is far from over, or perhaps he’s just there for the inevitable drama.
  • Andrew Rannells as Darren: One of the hilarious "mom friends" from the original film, known for his acerbic wit and gossip.
  • Bashir Salahuddin as Detective Summer: The detective who originally investigated Emily's disappearance and is likely to be highly suspicious of the sequel's events.
  • Aparna Nancherla as Sona: Another one of Stephanie's mommy blogger friends.
  • Ian Ho as Miles Smothers: Stephanie's son.

Major New Cast Members and Their Dangerous Roles

The move to Capri necessitated a fresh wave of characters, particularly the family of Emily’s new fiancé. These additions bring new layers of international intrigue, wealth, and potential danger to the story, significantly boosting the film's topical authority and entity count.

The Italian Connection: Emily’s New In-Laws

Emily Nelson is marrying into serious money and, more dangerously, a serious family. These are the characters who will be at the center of the sequel’s new mystery and the source of much of the film’s high-stakes tension.

  • Michele Morrone as Dante Versano: The wealthy Italian businessman and Emily’s fiancé. Morrone, best known for the controversial *365 Days* film series, steps into the role of a mysterious and dangerous tycoon. Dante is the reason the group travels to the stunning, yet claustrophobic, setting of Capri for a lavish wedding that inevitably goes wrong.
  • Elena Sofia Ricci as Portia Versano: Dante’s formidable mother. Ricci, a major Italian star, portrays the head of the Versano family, who is described as even more dangerous than her son. She immediately takes a dislike to Stephanie, setting up a new dynamic of conflict.

The McLanden Family Tree Expands

The sequel also delves deeper into Emily's (Hope McLanden's) complicated family history by introducing a new relative and recasting a key character, ensuring the secrets of Emily’s past continue to haunt her present.

  • Allison Janney as Aunt Linda McLinden: The Oscar-winning actress joins the cast as Emily’s aunt, the sister of Emily’s mother, Margaret. Janney's involvement was one of the most exciting casting announcements, bringing her incredible dramatic and comedic chops to the sequel. Aunt Linda is a newcomer to the story but is related to the McLandens, which means she is likely trouble.
  • Elizabeth Perkins as Margaret McLinden: Emily’s mother. Perkins takes over the role from Jean Smart, who played the character in the first film. This significant recast places Perkins, known for roles in *Weeds* and *Big*, squarely in the middle of Emily's latest debacle.

New Allies and Antagonists

The supporting cast features a mix of fresh faces that serve as Stephanie’s new work colleagues and the FBI agents tracking the group, adding to the web of deceit and surveillance.

  • Alex Newell as Vicky: Stephanie’s new assistant and book agent. Newell, known for *Glee* and *Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist*, plays the person who convinces Stephanie to attend the wedding, seeing it as a perfect opportunity to boost sales for Stephanie’s new novel.
  • Taylor Ortega as Agent Irene Walker: An FBI agent who follows Stephanie and Emily to Capri. Her presence suggests the authorities are still very interested in Emily Nelson.
  • Kelly McCormack: Another new addition, though her specific character details remain under wraps, she is part of the expanded ensemble.
  • Joshua Satine: Also joins the cast in an undisclosed role, adding to the growing list of potential victims or suspects.
  • Lorenzo de Moor: An Italian actor likely playing a role connected to the Versano family or the Capri setting.

The Plot: What Brings the Cast to Capri, Italy?

The sequel, which began filming in the summer of 2024 in Rome and Capri, shifts the setting entirely, giving the mystery a lavish, international makeover. The central event is Emily Nelson's wedding to Dante Versano, a wealthy Italian business tycoon.

The official synopsis reveals that Stephanie Smothers and the other returning characters travel to the beautiful island of Capri for the extravagant ceremony. Emily, having somehow emerged from the events of the first film, is ready to walk down the aisle again. However, where Emily goes, chaos follows. The plot promises that the glamorous wedding is quickly derailed by murder and betrayal, pulling Stephanie back into a dangerous game of secrets and lies.

Director Paul Feig has confirmed that the film maintains the tone of the original, blending dark comedy with shocking twists and fashionable flair. The inclusion of the Versano family, described as a powerful, potentially mafia-connected dynasty, ensures the stakes are higher than ever, as Stephanie and Emily must navigate not only their own complicated relationship but also a new, powerful international threat.

Release Date and Where to Watch

The film, officially titled *Another Simple Favor*, is a Lionsgate production presented by Amazon MGM Studios and is a major streaming event. After its premiere at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film & TV Festival in March, the movie was released globally.

The official release date for streaming was confirmed as Thursday, May 1. The sequel is available exclusively on Prime Video, allowing fans around the world to immediately dive back into the twisted world of Stephanie and Emily.

With a cast that includes two Oscar nominees (Anna Kendrick and Allison Janney), a *Glee* and Broadway star (Alex Newell), a global heartthrob (Michele Morrone), and the return of Blake Lively and Henry Golding, *Another Simple Favor* is one of the most anticipated streaming sequels of the year. The move to Capri, the addition of the powerful Versano family, and the promise of a murder-filled wedding ensure this sequel delivers all the twists, glamour, and dark humor fans have been waiting for.

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