Seth Rogen Says Film 'Babies' With Wife Lauren Directing Was 'Personal'
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Seth Rogen stars in Babies, a comedy-drama directed and written by his wife Lauren Miller Rogen, which closely mirrors their personal journey toward a child-free life.
- The film follows a married couple, played by Seth and Anna Kendrick, who question whether parenthood is the right choice for them, reflecting the Rogens' own experiences and conversations about parenthood.
- Inspired by a friend who lived with them for a year with her child, Lauren developed the script after finding clarity about their own story, completing it quickly in early 2025 before shooting in the fall.
- Babies also touches on themes like the challenges of caregiving, with the character Annie navigating her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s, a reflection of Lauren’s personal loss.
- Premiered at TIFF, Babies aims to honor both the decision to remain child-free and the beauty of parenthood, with a theatrical release planned for 2027.
