Blake Lively, 36, and her It Ends with Us director and costar Justin Baldoni, 40, had been seen in an argument while filming the romantic drama in New Jersey last year. Lively pictured at the August 8 premiere of the movie in London

According to sources, the atmosphere on set was tense, with Lively feeling “uncomfortable” and Baldoni presiding over an “extremely difficult” environment for the cast and crew. The director’s behavior was described as “chauvinistic” and “borderline abusive” by some on set.

The tension between Lively and Baldoni has sparked speculation about their working relationship and the potential impact on future projects in the franchise. The film, which deals with serious subject matter such as domestic violence, had a strong opening weekend at the box office.

Lively and Baldoni appeared to be at odds in a clip published on the Instagram Stories account of a user named Jill Amos under the handle @thefamousamos

Despite the tension, Lively and Baldoni did not appear to let their differences affect their professional relationship. However, sources close to the production have hinted that Baldoni may not direct a sequel, potentially paving the way for Lively to step behind the camera.

The drama surrounding the film’s production has only added to its intrigue, with many fans eager to see how the on-screen chemistry between Lively and her co-stars translates to the big screen.