In June 2017, it was announced that "A Simple Favor" would be distributed by Lionsgate and directed by Paul Feig from his own screenplay with Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively annouced as being "in talks" for the lead roles.
In June 2017, it was announced that "A Simple Favor" would be extricated from Fox 2000 and instead be distributed by Lionsgate. It was also announced that the film would be directed by Paul Feig from his own screenplay with Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively annouced as being "in talks" for the lead roles.