New Delhi, April 8 -- The legal dispute between Hollywood actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is escalating ahead of a crucial trial, with new filings shedding light on mounting tensions between the two sides.

According to a report by USA Today, Lively's legal team has approached the court seeking clarity on whether Baldoni and his co-defendants will testify in person or via deposition during the upcoming proceedings.

In a letter dated April 7 to US District Judge Lewis Liman, Lively's attorneys alleged that Baldoni and others involved in the case have not confirmed how they intend to present their testimony - a detail they argue is critical for trial preparation.

The issue centres on whether key individuals, including Baldoni, will...