The Hollywood drama surrounding the film “It Ends With Us” has taken a dramatic turn, with actress Blake Lively filing a lawsuit against her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and a subsequent smear campaign to damage her reputation.

Lively’s lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, outlines a series of disturbing allegations, including:

Unwanted Physical Contact: Lively claims that during filming, Baldoni “improvised physical intimacy,” including “discreetly biting and sucking on Ms. Lively’s lower lip” during multiple takes, despite her clear discomfort. Inappropriate Sexual Comments and Behavior: The lawsuit alleges that Baldoni made numerous inappropriate comments, including discussing his alleged porn addiction and making sexually suggestive remarks about Lively’s weight and other members of the cast and crew. Exploitation of Grief: A particularly disturbing allegation involves Baldoni claiming he could “speak to the dead” and informing Lively that he had spoken with her late father,...