Even though It Ends With Us is scheduled to be released in theaters in the summer of 2024, the issues surrounding the film are still ongoing. It all started when Blake Lively took legal action against Wayfarer Studios, which then led to a complex legal battle. This included Justin Baldoni claiming defamation against Lively and Ryan Reynolds, and also a case against the New York Times regarding their coverage of the situation. Now, the New York Times is seeking reimbursement for its legal costs, and Baldoni’s legal team has responded. Let’s go over the details.
The director of It Ends With Us (available now on Netflix) initially sued for defamation in January 2025, naming Blake Lively and the New York Times. The suit stemmed from a report about claims that someone was trying to damage the actress’s reputation. However, the case was dismissed in June. Now, Deadline reports that the NY Times is counter-suing, seeking “Around $150,000 in attorney’s fees, damages and more.” The legal document states:
The District Court’s ruling demonstrates that Wayfarer and its related companies both started and pursued the legal action against The Times without a legitimate factual or legal foundation.
And there’s another legal issue concerning this film, with a new lawsuit targeting its director and lead actor. The New York Times is seeking to recover funds it spent on its defense against a defamation claim, and is also pursuing potential damages. It’s evident that Baldoni’s legal team will be very busy for quite some time. This situation is likely to continue unfolding in the courts.
The documents state that the news source was within its rights to report the story, relying on what’s known as fair report privilege, and that Mr. Baldoni didn’t have a valid reason to file a lawsuit. Regarding this recent development, the lawyers for the It Ends With Us director have released the following statement:
Whether we succeed or fail, we won’t give in to those in power, even when things look hopeless. We remain steadfast because we’re committed to finding the truth, even when facing powerful opposition. Our dedication to our principles, regardless of the challenges or results, simply means we believe in doing what’s right. If existing laws unfairly favor established media outlets, then it’s our responsibility to push for change.
That’s a provocative statement! Even though Baldoni has experienced some legal challenges recently, his legal team isn’t giving up. Therefore, we can expect to continue hearing more news and details about this book-to-movie project.
Lively and Baldoni have invested significant money and effort in this legal dispute, and if Baldoni is required to pay the New York Times, the costs will increase further. It’s difficult to estimate the total cost of their legal fees after almost a year of ongoing conflict.
It Ends with Us is now available to watch on Netflix. Blake Lively has several films planned for release in 2026 and in the years following. However, the same isn’t true for Justin Baldoni, based on information from his IMDb page.
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2025-10-02 16:50