Blake Lively’s admission about Ryan Reynolds' contribution to ‘It Ends With Us’ surprises screenwriter

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: In Hollywood, power couples often collaborate, but Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds took it to another level in the highly anticipated film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel 'It Ends With Us.'

Lively, who not only stars in the movie but also serves as its executive producer, recently revealed that her husband had a secret hand in shaping one of the film’s most iconic scenes.

Ryan Reynolds contribution in Blake Lively's 'It Ends With Us'

In a candid interview with E! News on August 6, Lively spilled the beans where her character, Lily Bloom, first encounters neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid, portrayed by Justin Baldoni, who also directed the film.

This chance meeting sparks a romance that forms the heart of the story, showcasing the undeniable connection between the characters -and, it seems, the real-life magic between Lively and Reynolds.

Lively told the news outlet, “The iconic rooftop scene, my husband actually wrote it. Nobody knows that but you now.”

This behind-the-scenes tidbit took even the film’s screenwriter, Christy Hall, by surprise.

Hall had initially assumed some of the dialogue was improvised on set, only to discover that Reynolds had penned it himself.

The collaboration between Lively and Reynolds is far from a one-off.

According to Deadline, the 'Gossip Girl' alum recently made a surprise cameo as Lady Deadpool in Reynolds’ 'Deadpool & Wolverine' film, proving that their creative partnership is as strong as their marriage.

“We help each other,” Lively explained. “He works on everything I do. I work on everything he does. His wins, his celebrations are mine, and mine are his.”

Christy Hall's 'wonderful' reaction to Reynolds' improvised scene

Tackling a beloved novel's adaptation is no easy feat, and for Christy Hall, the screenwriter of 'It Ends With Us,' this challenge was particularly daunting.

Hall confessed that the film was "probably the trickiest one to tackle," as Colleen Hoover’s original work is "perfect in the novel."

Reflecting on the film’s pivotal rooftop scene, Hall explained, "My first attempt at that scene, I really tried to just honor what Colleen wrote, almost word for word. I really, really tried because I just think that she did it best. What’s tricky about that scene is it’s long."

Despite the challenges, Hall expressed pride in her work, stating, "I do feel like the beats that needed to be honored in that scene are preserved and they’re there. Again, Colleen did it best. She did it first and it’s from her. I do think that that scene is a really beautiful reflection of what she penned from the beginning."

“But, again, like I said, the moments that I felt like needed to be honored are there,” she added. “So I recognize the scene and I’m proud of the scene. And if those flourishes came from Ryan, I think that’s wonderful.”

Hall, reflecting on Reynolds’ unexpected contribution, told People, “There were a couple of little things that I thought had been improvised. Like when he says, ‘Pretty please with a cherry on top,’ and she talks about the maraschino cherries. When I saw a cut I was like, ‘Oh, that’s cute. That must have been a cute improvised thing.’ So if I’m being told that Ryan wrote that, then great, how wonderful."

"There were a few little flourishes that I did not write, but I assumed that they had been improvised on set," she added. "But, again, like I said, the moments that I felt like needed to be honored are there. So I recognize the scene and I'm proud of the scene. And if those flourishes came from Ryan, I think that's wonderful."

Rumored feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni 

Hollywood loves a good drama and rumors of tension between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have taken social media by storm, sparking a frenzy on TikTok, particularly within the 'BookTok' community.

As the much-anticipated film adaptation of Hoover's beloved novel nears its release, fans are buzzing with speculation about a possible rift between its stars.

According to Toofab, the whispers began when Baldoni was noticeably absent from photos with Lively and other cast members at the film’s New York premiere on August 6.

Adding fuel to the fire, actress Jenny Slate, who plays Allyssa, gave a cryptic response when asked by Deadline about working with Baldoni, which only deepened the intrigue surrounding the situation.

TikTok sleuths quickly picked up on the perceived drama, noting that Lively, Hoover, and other cast members do not follow Baldoni on Instagram, while he still follows them.

Although these rumors remain unverified, the internet is abuzz with theories, turning the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the movie into a storyline almost as compelling as the film itself.

Ryan Reynolds faces criticism for improvising 'iconic rooftop scene' 

Viewers took offence at Ryan Reynolds' improvisation in the film 'It Ends With Us.'

One viewer praised Christy Hall as a talented writer, noting her impressive dialogue, while another commenter criticized Reynolds for being overly self-focused; while a third questioned his authenticity, suggesting he is more concerned with Hollywood image.

A viewer expressed, "Christy Hall is such a class act. And an amazinggg writer. I read DADDIO when it was on the black list and she writes some of the best dialogue I’ve literally ever written. Weird look for Blake to be taking about this but whatever… sounds like the movie is making serious bank so everyone should just be proud."

In a similar fashion, another observer added, "Enough of Ryan Reynolds already. It’s exhausting how much he loves himself. And yes, I know him. I’ve known him for years. He’s only gotten worse."

Furthermore, a viewer pointed out, "Less Canadian, more Hollywood?"

Joining the discussion, a follower shared, "Ryan Reynolds should write down my lunch order at Musso & Frank’s is what he should write."

A remark underscored, "So he wrote “Pretty please with a cherry on top”? He’s obviously our generation’s Robert Towne."

Similarly, another comment echoed, "Imagine the ego you have to have ti rewrite scenes in a movie simply because your spouse is working on it. It’s so insulting to the actual writer."

Delving deeper into the topic, an individual elaborated, "Why would any writer or director wanna work with her when they know she and her husband are gonna backseat drive the project? She’s not that talented or bankable."

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