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Babies: Rogen's Comedy Explores Parenthood Dilemmas
12 Sep
Summary
- Seth Rogen stars in his wife Lauren Miller Rogen's directorial debut.
- The film 'Babies' explores the dilemma of whether to have children.
- The couple also produced 'Tangles,' about a mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen unveiled two of their collaborative film projects at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Lauren Miller Rogen directed, wrote, and produced "Babies," a comedy making its world premiere at the festival. The film tackles the significant dilemma faced by long-term couples regarding the decision to have children. Seth Rogen stars as Aaron, who, along with his partner Annie, played by Anna Kendrick, navigates this question after 17 years together. The narrative suggests their decision may be influenced by observing the realities of parenthood.
In addition to "Babies," the Rogen couple also served as producers for the animated film "Tangles." This project, adapted from Sarah Leavitt's graphic memoir, follows a young woman coping with her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis. "Tangles" is making its North American premiere at TIFF. The film holds personal significance for the Rogen's, as Lauren Miller Rogen's mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at age 55. The couple previously explored their experiences with her diagnosis in their documentary "Taking Care."
