A New York court has also set a March 2026 trial date and intends to consolidate the crisscrossing lawsuits between Lively and her director and co-star, who is suing both Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds.

Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Michele Morrone were seen reuniting in a photo posted on Morrone's Instagram Stories on Sunday, Jan. 26.

A legal expert tells Page Six Baldoni’s team likely chose that massive amount to message he “will fight to the death to defend his name and bring Lively and Reynolds down.”