Following weeks of controversy, It Ends With Us star Brandon Sklenar has released a statement to condemn the “vilifying” of his female co-stars. Sklenar, who also stars in the Yellowstone spinoff 1923, plays Atlas Corrigan in the new movie – the ex-love of protagonist Lily Bloom. It Ends With Us , based on Colleen Hoover’s novel of the same name, was a polarizing adaptation from the start, with the book’s themes centering around domestic violence.
As such, fans were quick to point to the strange dynamics of the cast during the marketing stage, with many noting the seemingly strained relationship between the rest of the stars and director Justin Baldoni . The bulk of the criticism turned to Blake Lively, who received backlash for her lighthearted marketing style, as well as her simultaneous promotion of her hair care brand , Blake Brown. On top of this, old interviews have resurfaced, with fans dubbing Lively as a “ mean girl .
” Given the movie’s sensitive subject matter, passionate reactions from fans were inevitable. With the majority of negative comments being aimed towards Lively and Hoover, co-star Sklenar posted a statement to Instagram on August 20 to defend them. Brandon Sklenar’s statement He wrote : “Colleen and the women of this cast stand for hope, perseverance, and for women choosing a better life for themselves.
“Vilifying the women who put so much of their heart and soul into making this film because they believe so strongly in its message .