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Anna Kendrick, Seth Rogen in Talks to Star in Lauren Miller Rogen’s ‘Babies’

Financing comes from AGC Studios and Monarch Media, with a Los Angeles shoot planned for November.

Overview

  • Industry trade reports say Kendrick and Rogen are in negotiations to lead the ensemble comedy-drama, with deals not yet finalized.
  • Lauren Miller Rogen is attached to direct from her original screenplay.
  • The story follows a couple weighing parenthood who suddenly begin co-parenting when a newly divorced friend moves in with a 3-year-old.
  • Production is targeting a November start in Los Angeles, reflecting the project’s move into pre-production.
  • AGC Studios, Monarch Media and Lylas Pictures are set to produce, AGC and CAA Media Finance will co-represent worldwide rights, and named producers include Jen W. Ray, Stuart Ford and Steve Barnett with multiple executive producers attached.