It Ends With Us director and star Justin Baldoni has addressed "friction" on the movie's set.
The film, which is based on the Colleen Hoover novel, was recently released in cinemas – though fans have suggested a rift between its stars Baldoni and Blake Lively.
The rumours have gained traction due to the fact that the actors haven't done press together, while Lively and the rest of the movie's cast don't follow Baldoni on Instagram.
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The Hollywood Reporter also claims there was tension during the post-production process.
While Baldoni didn't address these rumours directly in a new interview with Elle UK, he admitted there was "friction" and "navigating personalities" while making the movie.
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"It's very challenging to act and direct, and especially with a project like this," he said. "There was a lot of pressure playing such a complex role like Ryle and, of course, as a filmmaker, you're always navigating personalities.
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"There are all these things that happen every day on set, there's always friction that happens when you make a movie like this. Then at the end of the day, it's that friction, I believe, that creates the beautiful art.
"Everything in life needs friction to grow," Baldoni continued. "And look, we created something so beautiful and so magical, and it was hard, and it was worth it at the same time.
"And I grew so much as both a filmmaker, an actor and as a person throughout this experience."
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It Ends With Us follows florist Lily Bloom (Lively), who is trapped in an abusive relationship with Ryle Kincaid (Baldoni), and crosses paths with first love Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar).
While it has earned mixed reviews, the movie has made an impressive box office debut, taking $50 million in North America in its opening weekend and $80 million globally.
It Ends With Us is out now in cinemas.
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