Justin Baldoni has made headlines after filing a lawsuit against his costar Blake Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their team of publicists, seeking a whopping $400 million in damages. The lawsuit, which was filed on Thursday, January 16, stems from several claims Baldoni made regarding the premiere and afterparties of their upcoming film, It Ends With Us.
According to the court filing obtained, Baldoni, 40, is alleging that Lively, 37, and her team breached their contract and made false statements that damaged his reputation. The lawsuit is a shocking turn of events, especially given the fact that Baldoni and Lively were once expected to walk the red carpet together to promote their film.
It Ends With Us is a highly anticipated romantic drama that has been generating a lot of buzz in recent months. The film, which is based on a bestselling novel of the same name, tells the story of a young woman who escapes an abusive relationship and finds love again. Both Baldoni and Lively are expected to play key roles in the film, and their on-screen chemistry was expected to be a major draw for audiences.
However, it now appears that the real drama is happening behind the scenes. Baldoni's lawsuit claims that Lively and her team made several false statements about him, including allegations that he was difficult to work with and had made unreasonable demands during filming. The lawsuit also claims that Lively and her team breached their contract by failing to provide Baldoni with the agreed-upon promotion and publicity for the film.
Baldoni is seeking $400 million in damages, which is a staggering amount that could potentially have a major impact on Lively's career and finances. The lawsuit is also likely to have a significant impact on the promotion and release of It Ends With Us, which is currently scheduled to hit theaters in the coming months.
As the lawsuit makes its way through the courts, fans of the film will be eagerly waiting to see how it all plays out. Will Baldoni and Lively be able to put their differences aside and promote the film together, or will the lawsuit tear them apart? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure - the drama surrounding It Ends With Us is only just beginning.