The Another Simple Favor cast features Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively and Andrew Rannells. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Paul Feig’s 2025 Amazon movie. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Another Simple Favor takes place in Capri, Italy. After a true crime vlogger named Stephanie reunites with her infamous best friend, she becomes immersed in a murder mystery. The narrative follows the main protagonist as she investigates a bizarre crime conspiracy. Here’s every actor and character in Another Simple Favor, a sequel to Paul Feig’s 2018 film A Simple Favor.

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Another Simple Favor Cast: Anna Kendrick as Stephanie Smothers

Character Profile: A true crime vlogger. She reunites with a friend who was previously convicted of double murder. Stephanie travels to Capri for a wedding and learns about a dark conspiracy.

Kendrick’s Resume: Natalie Keener in Up in the Air (2009), Beca in Pitch Perfect (2012), Poppy in Trolls (2016), Stephanie Smothers in A Simple Favor (2018), Darby in Love Life (2020-21)

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Another Simple Favor Cast: Blake Lively as Emily Nelson

Character Profile: Stephanie’s friend. She was previously convicted for a double murder. Emily gets married in Capri during an appeal process and asks Stephanie to be a bridesmaid.

Lively’s Resume: Serena van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl (2007-12), Krista Coughlin in The Town (2010), Adaline Bowman in The Age of Adaline (2015), Nancy in The Shallows (2016), Lily Bloom in It Ends with Us (2024)

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Another Simple Favor Cast: Andrew Rannells as Darren

Character Profile: Stephanie’s friend. He helped catch Emily in the original film. Darren offers advice to Stephanie when she travels to Capri for a wedding.

Rannells’ Resume: Elijah Krantz in Girls (2012-17), Cameron in The Intern (2015), Matthew MacDell in Big Mouth (2017-), Darren in A Simple Favor (2018), Trent Oliver in The Prom (2020)

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Another Simple Favor Cast: Bashir Salahuddin as Detective Summerville

Character Profile: A detective. He warns Stephanie about Emily’s aunt. Detective Summerville investigates a murder conspiracy.

Salahuddin’s Resume: The Creator of Southside (2019-22) — Also, Morgan Russell in Snatched (2017), CWO4 Bernie “Hondo” Coleman in Top Gun: Maverick (2022), Brendan Morris in The Dropout (2022), Dan Patchet in Paradise (2024)

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Another Simple Favor Cast: Elizabeth Perkins as Margaret McLanden

Character Profile: Emily’s mother. She struggles with mental health issues. Margaret learns that one of her allegedly dead triplets is still alive.

Perkins’ Resume: Joan in About Last Night (1986), Celia Hodes in Weeds (2005-09), Janet Malone in This Is Us (2017-22), Jackie O’Neill in Sharp Objects (2018), Isabel in The Afterparty (2023)

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Another Simple Favor Cast: Michele Morrone as Dante Versano

Character Profile: Emily’s fiancée. He protects a secret about his sexuality and lover. Dante dies shortly after marrying Emily.

Morrone’s Resume: Ship Captain in Medici (2019), Claudio Cavalleri in The Trial (2019), Massimo Torricelli in 365 Days (2020), Massimo in 365 Days: This Day (2022), Nick in Subservience (2024)

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The Another Simple Favor cast also includes:

• Elena Sofia Ricci as Portia Versano
• Henry Golding as Sean Townsend
• Allison Janney as Aunt Linda McLanden
• Alex Newell as Vicky
• Joshua Satine as Miles Smothers
• Ian Ho as Nicky Nelson
• Taylor Ortega as Agent Irene Walker
• Lorenzo de Moor as Matteo Bartolo
• Aparna Nancherla as Sona
• Kelly McCormack as Stacy
• Holmes as Camp Counselor Val

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.