" It ’s just frustrating for me . "
If you’re near a TV this weekend, there’s a strong chance you’ll be watchingAnother Simple Favor,the sequel to 2018’sA Simple Favorthat just hit Amazon Prime Video.
You’re probably also aware that the lead-up toAnother Simple Favorhas been largely and unfairly focused on its leadBlake Livelydue to her ongoinglegal battleagainstIt Ends with Usdirector and costarJustin Baldoni.
If that wasn’t enough, in March (yes, you’re reading this right — Paul had to defend Blake across three consecutive months) he had to respondagaintorumorsthat Blake alienatedAnother Simple FavorcostarAnna Kendrickto the point where Anna doesn’t want to work with her anymore.
In a recent interview withEsquire, Paul explained why he’s come to Blake’s defense so often — and, somewhat unsurprisingly, he had nothing but nice things to say about her as well.
“Blake is an amazing collaborator, so when I read people’s misconceptions about how movies are made, it’s just frustrating for me," he said. “Every star I’ve worked with works this way. The idea that a star just shows up and you go ‘Here’s the script’ – please point me to one movie star who works that way."
“So when the gang on the internet get [up in arms] about something, it’s just like, guys, you don’t know what you’re talking about. I love working with Blake – she’s just the best.”
“Outrage is the most boring emotion humans have these days,” Paul added. “When it’s towards something meaningful, that’s great. But people get outraged at everything. It’s like, this is what you’re angry about? There’s other things to be outraged about – please, go and help make the world a better place.”
Can’t disagree with that! You can read the entire interview with Paul righthere.
