Los Angeles, March 14, 2025 – Hollywood icon Sharon Stone has sparked intrigue and speculation after alleging she was unexpectedly removed from the upcoming thriller sequel Another Simple Favor, starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick. In a post on X at 2:25 PM PST on March 14, shared by Melanie King (@realmelanieking), Stone commented on an Instagram Reel about the film, writing, “I LOVED being cast and removed from my role unexpectedly for no reason at all LOVED it .” The cryptic remark, accompanied by clapping emojis, has ignited buzz across social media and entertainment news outlets.
Sharon Stone says she was abruptly fired from Another Simple Favor, the movie stare Blake Lively aka KKKhaleesi. What happened @paulfeig ?
“I LOVED being cast and removed from my role unexpectedly for no reason at all LOVED it 👏👏👏👏.” pic.twitter.com/QXT5n5sjAo
— Melanie King (@realmelanieking) March 14, 2025
Stone’s claim, highlighted in the post and its replies, including a follow-up from entertainment news account @enews urging, “DO TELL, @SharonStone,” has left fans and industry insiders puzzled. According to web reports from The A.V. Club, USA Today, and Deadline, there were no prior reports of Stone being cast in the Paul Feig-directed sequel, set for release on May 1. The role Stone might have played remains unclear, though the film’s large supporting cast—similar to the original A Simple Favor—suggests it could have been a brief but notable part, akin to roles by Jean Smart or Linda Cardellini in the first movie.
The controversy adds to the already tumultuous buzz surrounding Another Simple Favor, amid reported tensions between Lively and Kendrick, as well as Lively’s ongoing legal battles with It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni. Stone’s history of outspoken commentary, including past claims of being blacklisted in Hollywood after Basic Instinct, lends weight to her statement, though some speculate it could be a publicity stunt or misunderstanding.
Stone’s representatives have not yet commented, and Feig has remained silent on the matter. As the film’s release approaches, Stone’s enigmatic post continues to fuel speculation about what might have transpired behind the scenes of this highly anticipated sequel.
