Brandon Sklenar, who played Atlas Corrigan in the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel It Ends With Us , has spoken out in support of the women involved in the project amid online controversy. He addressed the rumours on Instagram, which began circulating after fans suspected a feud between director Justin Baldoni and star/producer Blake Lively. "Colleen and the women of this cast stand for hope, perseverance, and for women choosing a better life for themselves," wrote Sklenar, 34.
"Vilifying the women who put so much of their heart and soul into making this film because they believe so strongly in its message seems counterproductive and detracts from what this film is about. It is, in fact, the opposite of the point." In It Ends with Us , Blake Lively portrays Lily Bloom, a florist entangled in an abusive relationship with Ryle Kincaid, played by director Justin Baldoni.
Of the film, Sklenar wrote on Instagram, "What may or may not have happened behind the scenes does not and hopefully should not detract from what our intentions were in making this film. It's been disheartening to see the amount of negativity being projected online." Rumours of a rift between Lively and Baldoni have surfaced during the promotional tour for the movie.
Signs of tension include Baldoni doing solo interviews, not taking cast photos at the NYC premiere, and not being followed back by Lively, Colleen Hoover, and others on Instagram. Sklenar went on to say in his Tuesday post that "someone ve.