Justin Baldoni’s lawyer has an ace in the hole in his client’s legal war with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, and the threat of a Taylor Swift deposition can go a long way here. TMZ has a new podcast with Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos, “Two Angry Men,” where they broke down the Blake-Baldoni beef with special guest Bryan Freedman, the attorney repping Justin. Harvey presses Bryan about the possibility of deposing Taylor, as she is central to the dispute due to her involvement in an infamous meeting between Justin, Blake, and Ryan.
Taylor was present when Blake and Ryan discussed the rooftop scene in “It Ends With Us,” which is significant because Blake rewrote the scene. This meeting prompted Justin’s 2 AM voice note to Blake. While Bryan is cautious about confirming a deposition for Taylor, the implications suggest that a Taylor deposition could be a powerful bargaining chip for achieving a settlement. The discussions around a settlement are already underway, as Harvey and Mark explain, largely because none of the celebrities want to face depositions, courtroom testimony, or cross-examinations.
Taylor Swift, being the biggest star among them, likely adds pressure on Blake and Ryan to find a resolution, as they would do anything to protect their best friend from being grilled by Bryan. This situation could ultimately benefit Justin in the end, as the mere mention of Taylor’s potential testimony shifts the dynamics significantly. For more insights, you can listen to “Two Angry Men” wherever you get your podcasts.
