Brandon Sklenar Reveals Why He Decided to Speak Out Amid It Ends With Us Backlash: ‘It Just Seemed Silly To Me…’

As a lifestyle expert with extensive experience in Hollywood and its intricate dynamics, I must commend Brandon Sklenar for his admirable stance against negativity and backlash towards his film, “It Ends With Us.” His decision to address the rumors and speculations surrounding the film’s cast is commendable.


Brandon Sklenar recently shared insights into why he chose to voice his opinions against the criticism faced by his latest romantic drama movie, “It Ends With Us,” prior to its release. Earlier, he posted a message on social media clarifying that fans had misinterpreted a supposed rift between his co-star Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, who both starred in and directed the film as Ryle Kincaid.

Sklenar dispelled rumors swirling about alleged backstage conflicts within the cast, finding it disheartening to witness such ‘negativity’ spreading online concerning the movie’s cast members. Keep reading for additional information!

During a chat with Access Hollywood, Brandon Sklenar, the actor portraying Atlas Corrigan in the recent movie version of Colleen Hoover’s 2016 hit novel, shared his reasons for engaging with criticism about the film that he encountered online.

Sklenar shared with the press, “I released that remark and thought, ‘Let’s see how this unfolds. I’m not sure.'” The actor further explained, “It simply appeared pointless to me, as it contradicted the entire aim of the endeavor to spread any negativity.

The Midway actor added that the movie “It Ends With Us” carries significant importance for numerous women and survivors of domestic abuse. He stressed that its aim is to make individuals feel understood, empowered, and cherished. He further stated that conveying any message other than this seems detrimental, acknowledging his gratitude towards those who appreciate the film.

Over the past month, I’ve been absolutely thrilled by Brandon Sklenar’s heartfelt Instagram post, where he expressed his desire to “set the record straight on all the chatter circulating online.” His words were particularly intriguing given the whispers about a supposed backstage tension between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.

In his post, Sklenar advocated for the females in the movie’s cast, emphasizing that Colleen Hoover and the actresses embody inspiration, resilience, and women making positive life choices. He argued that criticizing these women, who have invested so much passion into the film due to its powerful message, seems counterproductive and undermines the very essence of the movie itself.

The actor added, “What may or may not have happened behind the scenes does not and hopefully should not detract from what our intentions were in making this film,” noting it has been disheartening to see the amount of “negativity being projected online.”

Meanwhile, It Ends With Us is now in theaters.

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2024-09-08 15:53