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Anna Kendrick expressed excitement about directing the Netflix adaptation of 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' and discussed her first-time directing experience. She highlighted the enduring bond among the 'Pitch Perfect' cast, comparing their support system to the Avengers. Additionally, Kendrick revealed an interest in playing angry characters, a departure from her usual roles, inspired by her work in 'Misty Green.'
Lauren Miller Rogen’s comedy Babies, starring her husband Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film explores the decision to remain childless through the lens of a couple who take in a friend and her daughter, blending personal experience with sharp humor and heartfelt moments.
Babies, a new comedy directed by Lauren Miller Rogen, explores the complexities of choosing not to have children. The film stars Anna Kendrick and Seth Rogen as a long-term couple who reconsider their child-free lifestyle after a friend moves in with her daughter. Premiering at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, the movie balances humor with serious questions about parenthood, career, and family choices.
Lauren Miller Rogen’s directorial debut, 'Babies,' premiered at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, starring her husband Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick as a childless couple. The film, which explores the decision to remain child-free, is described by the cast as deeply personal, drawing on the couple’s real-life experiences and Miller Rogen’s mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s. It is scheduled for a 2027 theatrical release.
Lauren Miller Rogen’s new comedy 'Babies' premiered at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, starring her husband Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick as a childless couple navigating the pressures of parenthood. The film, which runs 97 minutes, draws heavily from the director’s real-life experiences, including a friend’s temporary move-in and her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s. Critics and cast members praised the film for its honest portrayal of a healthy marriage and the complexities of choosing not to have children, with a theatrical release scheduled for 2027.
Lauren Miller Rogen’s new comedy 'Babies' premiered at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, starring her husband Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick. The film explores the decision to remain child-free through the lens of a married couple who take in a friend and her daughter. It is described as a deeply personal project reflecting the couple's real-life experiences and their nonprofit work regarding Alzheimer's.
Anna Kendrick has been hired to direct Netflix’s film adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s best-seller The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. The project, which Netflix acquired rights to in 2022 after earlier directors Maggie Betts and Leslye Headland departed, centers on a private Hollywood icon recounting her seven marriages in a tell-all interview; no cast has been announced yet. Kendrick’s directing debut was Woman of the Hour, and she’s slated for upcoming projects; producers include Liza Chasin for 3Dot Productions and Brad Mendelsohn for Circle Management + Productions, with Reid set to executive produce alongside Margaret Chernin.
Anna Kendrick is reportedly dating comedian Alex Edelman, with whom she has been quietly seeing for several months and has already met his mother, indicating a serious relationship. The couple was recently spotted in Los Angeles, enjoying low-key dates, and Kendrick has kept her dating life private following past relationships and personal challenges.
Anna Kendrick visits Maine to participate in a game against Paula Poundstone, reminiscing about her early days in Portland and her rise to fame, including her Oscar nomination and roles in the Pitch Perfect franchise.
Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively are set to return for A Simple Favor 2, a sequel to the 2018 dark comedy directed by Paul Feig. The movie, a co-production with Lionsgate, is scheduled to begin shooting this spring and will stream on Prime Video. The sequel sees the characters heading to the island of Capri for a lavish wedding, with murder and betrayal on the itinerary. The original film earned $53 million domestically and $97 million globally, and the sequel is set to be produced by Feigco Entertainment.
Amazon MGM Studios officially greenlights A Simple Favor 2, with Paul Feig directing and original cast members including Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, and others returning. The sequel, set to stream on Prime Video, follows Stephanie and Emily as they attend a wedding in Italy, promising murder and betrayal. The script is based on characters by Darcy Bell, written by Jessica Sharzer with revisions by Laeta Kalogridis and Feig. Oscar-nominated Kendrick is set to make her directorial debut, while Lively is working on film adaptations and Feig is busy with upcoming projects.
Anna Kendrick makes her directorial debut with the thriller "Woman of the Hour," which focuses on the appearance of notorious serial killer Rodney Alcara on a 1978 episode of "The Dating Game." Kendrick employs a non-linear style to depict Alcara's modus operandi, showcasing his seduction and brutal murder of women. The film centers around contestant Cheryl Bradshaw (played by Kendrick) and her encounter with Alcara on the show. Kendrick delivers a knockout performance, and the film showcases her talent for staging scenes. The movie premiered at the Toronto Film Festival.