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Baldoni expressed that these demands felt less like professional requests and more akin to “extortion," holding the marketing efforts of the film hostage to gain creative control.
The Role of Taylor Swift
Swift's involvement in this drama is not a mere coincidence; Baldoni has previously highlighted the influence of her celebrity status. In an initial complaint filed earlier in January, he mentioned feeling coerced to allow Lively to rewrite a pivotal rooftop scene in the film, especially after Ryan Reynolds and Jessica’s “mega celebrity friend” attended a production meeting where the changes were discussed. Baldoni noted that he appreciated Lively's input on the scene, suggesting that it might not have been as welcomed had it not been for the influence of her high-profile allies.