New Delhi:
The legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni continues to make headlines. Now, it is being said that Taylor Swift was involved in the casting of It Ends With Us.
For those unaware, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni played the lead in It Ends With Us. The film was also directed by Justin Baldoni.
According to Justin Baldoni and actress Isabela Ferrer, Taylor Swift played a major role in the casting decision of It Ends With Us. Isabela essayed the younger version of Blake Lively’s character, Lily, in the movie.
Interestingly, it was the Grammy-winning singer who suggested that Isabela was perfect for the role.
In a video, Justin Baldoni told Access Hollywood that he roped in Isabela Ferrer because she resembled Blake Lively.
The actor-director added, “I had actually brought in and showed her casting tape to Blake and Taylor (Swift) and they were both, like, ‘Yes! Her.’ And that’s a true story.”
Meanwhile, Isabela Ferrer, in an interaction with Extra revealed that Taylor Swift had “some influence” in her getting the part.
At the premiere of It Ends With Us, she said, “I do not even know if I am supposed to be saying it, but I am saying it! Yeah, she (Taylor Swift) was a helpful part of the process of the audition, which I found out later after I got it and that rocked my world. I have no words.”
Additionally, Blake Lively asked Taylor Swift’s permission to use her song My Tears Ricochet for It Ends With Us‘ trailer, reported Page Six.
As per latest reports, Blake Lively submitted her amended complaint on Tuesday (February 18). The civil court trial is scheduled for March 9, 2026.
