Anna Kendrick is in negotiations to co-star with Seth Rogen in the Los Angeles-set contemporary comedy drama “Babies.”
The film will be directed by Lauren Miller Rogen (“Like Father”) from her original screenplay.
“Babies” is an ensemble comedy drama about the journey to parenthood… or not. Struggling with the decision of whether or not to bring a child into the world, Annie (Kendrick) and her husband Aaron (Rogen) become instant co-parents when their newly-divorced friend moves into their home with her 3-year-old.
The film is set to begin production this November in Los Angeles.
AGC Studios and Monarch Media will co-finance and produce the movie alongside Lylas Pictures.
Lylas Pictures’ Miller Rogen and Jen W. Ray, AGC Studios’ chairman and CEO Stuart Ford, and Monarch’s partner and CEO Steve Barnett will produce, with AGC’s Miguel A. Palos, Jr. and Zach Garrett, Monarch’s Alan Powell and Vicky Patel and Lylas’ Sophie Høegh serving as executive producers.
AGC and CAA Media Finance will co-rep worldwide rights.
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Miller Rogen’s credits include writing, directing and producing the Netflix original film “Like Father,” starring Kristen Bell and Kelsey Grammer, and writing, starring in and producing the indie comedy “For a Good Time, Call…,” which was released by Focus Features. She is also attached to direct the horror comedy “Be Mine” with Project X/Radio Silence for MRC and the action comedy “Sky Dancers” for Original Film. Her writing credits include films and TV shows for Netflix, Sony, Lionsgate, Fox, NBC and more.
Kendrick’s film credits include “Up in the Air,” “Alice, Darling,” “A Simple Favor,” “The Accountant,” and the “Pitch Perfect” and “Trolls” franchises. She is currently in production on Chris Rock’s untitled directorial debut for A24. She appears in the film opposite Adam Driver and Daniel Kaluuya.
Rogen starred in, wrote, directed and produced comedy “The Studio” for Apple TV+, which earned 23 Emmy-nominations. He also co-created, wrote, and starred in the animated series “Sausage Party: Foodtopia” for Amazon MGM Studios.
Up next, Rogen stars in and produced “Platonic” Season 2, premiering Aug. 6 on Apple TV+, and stars in “Good Fortune,” alongside Keanu Reeves and Aziz Ansari, releasing Oct. 17. He recently wrapped “The Invite,” a comedy directed by Olivia Wilde. Rogen also produces the upcoming “Gen V,” premiering Sept. 17, and the final season of “The Boys,” set for release in 2026.
From Variety US