Baldoni, in a lawsuit filed in New York federal court on Thursday, alleges extortion, defamation and claims related to breach of contract, among several others. He’s joined by his film studio, Wayfarer, and its chief executive Jamey Heath, and their public relations representatives, Melissa Nathan and Jennifer Abel. They seek at least $400 million.

The actor-director has accused his "It Ends With Us" costar and her husband of hijacking the film and destroying his reputation. He is requesting at least $400 million in damages.

Justin Baldoni sued Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds on Thursday, alleging that the Hollywood power couple hijacked his film, “It Ends With Us,” and sought to destroy him with false allegations of sexual harassment.