Anna Kendrick and Seth Rogen are in negotiations to lead the ensemble comedy-drama Babies, directed by Lauren Miller Rogen from her own screenplay. The project marks a high-profile collaboration that could blend sharp humor with emotionally honest storytelling.
The film centers on Annie (Kendrick) and her husband Aaron (Rogen), a couple wrestling with the question of whether to start a family. Their world is upended when their newly divorced friend moves in, bringing along her 3-year-old, and the couple’s approach to co-parenting is put to the test. Described as a heartfelt yet comedic exploration of the messy, emotional realities of modern parenthood—and the choice not to pursue it—Babies aims to balance wit with genuine feeling.
Production is slated to begin this November in Los Angeles. The project is produced by Miller Rogen and Jen W. Ray of Lylas Pictures, along with Stuart Ford of AGC Studios and Steve Barnett of Monarch, who serve as producers. Executive producers include Miguel A. Palos, Jr. and Zach Garrett for AGC, Alan Powell and Vicky Patel for Monarch, and Sophie Høegh for Lylas.
Babies continues Miller Rogen’s trajectory of blending relationship dynamics, identity, and family into comedic storytelling, a thread that could give the film a distinct voice within the ensemble comedy-drama space.
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What this means for the project: pairing Kendrick with Rogen under the direction of Miller Rogen suggests a personal, intimate approach to a big, relatable topic. The involvement of Lylas Pictures, AGC Studios, and Monarch signals strong production backing and a potential broad release strategy for a film that aims to resonate with audiences navigating modern parenting challenges.
Summary: A high-profile pairing of Anna Kendrick and Seth Rogen is set to headline Babies, a Lauren Miller Rogen-directed comedy-drama about the complexities of modern parenthood, with production set to begin in Los Angeles this November. The collaboration brings together a talent-heavy team expected to deliver a blend of humor and heart.