Bringing complex personalities to life on screen is nothing new for Blake Lively. Her new role as Lily Bloom in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover‘s ‘It Ends With Us‘ is a character with profound emotional connection with readers. In addition to being an actress in the film, Lively is also a producer of the film, making sure the narrative is presented with the consideration and compassion it requires.
Lively’s commitment to the role is evident in how she approached the casting of Isabela Ferrer, who plays the younger version of Lily in the film’s flashbacks. And honestly, who wouldn’t be excited to see these two bring Lily Bloom’s journey to life? Here’s what Lively said about Ferrer.
Blake Lively Knew Isabela Ferrer Was The Perfect Choice For The Role
Blake Lively’s first impression of Isabela Ferrer was nothing short of awe. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she shared how Ferrer’s audition tape immediately caught her attention. “We were like, ‘This is crazy,’” Lively recalled, highlighting that while many actresses auditioned for the role, Ferrer stood out in a way that was undeniable.
“There was just no one but her. Because even if she didn’t act in a similar way as me or speak in a similar way or have similar mannerisms or look like me or have the same mole, her performance was so strong, her heart was so strong,” she said.
Imagine being asked to play the younger version of Blake Lively! But Ferrer was up for the challenge, expressing her gratitude for the opportunity. “What a nice compliment to be like, ‘Could you play young Blake Lively?’ That’s the biggest compliment I’ve ever gotten in my whole life,” she said, clearly still in disbelief over her casting.
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Blake Lively And Isabela Ferrer Share A Genuine Connection
Blake Lively, who has always been known for her warm and nurturing personality, took Isabela Ferrer under her wing. She wanted to make sure Ferrer felt confident and supported on set, especially since this was Ferrer’s first major film role.
Ferrer fondly recalled a moment on set when Lively assured her. “I want you to know that this role is just as much yours as it is mine,” she said.
Their bond didn’t stop at just professional courtesy. The two developed a genuine friendship during filming, with Lively even joking about becoming Ferrer’s “stage mom.” “The film is my side hustle,” Lively quipped in her interview. “Isabella is my main priority.”
Ferrer, in turn, was there for Lively in ways that went beyond the script. Lively shared how Ferrer’s quiet presence on set helped her get through some of the more challenging scenes. “She knows I’m feeling something that nobody else in the room knows, and it’ll just feel like the sweet hand on my shoulder or on my leg or on my back,” Lively said.
Lively’s portrayal of Lily is set to be one for the books, blending humor, darkness, and everything in between. “I’ve been given the opportunity to play characters that have levity and light and humor. And I’ve been given opportunities to play characters that have immense darkness and weight and trauma and drama,” Lively explained.
“But you don’t normally get both at the same time, and this really has the entire spectrum and every color of human emotion,” she added.
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