Kendrick and Lively are reprising their roles as Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson, respectively, in “Another Simple Favor,” a sequel to 2018 dark comedy “ A Simple Favor .” The new film also stars Henry Golding, Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells.

As rumors of a feud between Blake Lively and her "Another Simple Favor" co-star Anna Kendrick continue to circulate, the movie's director is addressing the elephant in the room.

During the SXSW premiere, the duo discussed their connection to their respective characters and Feig's "curveball idea" of shooting in Italy. Kendrick previously told PEOPLE in October that reuniting with Lively on set was "lovely.