Fans React to 'It Ends with Us' Set Photos: Casting Controversy Sparks Debate

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1. Photos of Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni filming "It Ends with Us" have disappointed fans.

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2. Some TikTok users express disappointment with the casting choices.

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3. The movie is an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's 2016 romance novel.

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4. The novel follows Lily Bloom and her love interests, Ryle Kincaid and Atlas Corrigan.

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5. Lively and Baldoni were chosen to portray Lily and Ryle, despite their age difference from the characters.

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6. The first photos from the set show Lively with red hair and wearing a brown summer dress.

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7. Fans express mixed reactions on social media, stating that the casting doesn't match their expectations.

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8. Some fans believe the age difference impacts the authenticity and emotional depth of the story.

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