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What to Expect When You're Expecting
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKirk Jones
Screenplay byShauna Cross
Heather Hach
Produced byArnie Messer
David Thwaites
Mike Medavoy
StarringJennifer Lopez
Cameron Diaz
Matthew Morrison
Rodrigo Santoro
Elizabeth Banks
Anna Kendrick
Brooklyn Decker
Dennis Quaid
Chris Rock
Chace Crawford
CinematographyXavier Perez Grobet
Edited byMichael Berenbaum
Production
companies
Distributed byLionsgate
Release date
  • May 18, 2012 (2012-05-18)
CountryTemplate:Film US
LanguageEnglish

What to Expect When You're Expecting is an upcoming 2012 American romantic comedy film directed by Kirk Jones from a screenplay by Shauna Cross and Heather Hach and based on the book of the same name. It stars an ensemble cast of Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Matthew Morrison, Elizabeth Banks, Anna Kendrick, Brooklyn Decker, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Rodrigo Santoro, Rob Huebel, Thomas Lennon, Chace Crawford, with Dennis Quaid, and Chris Rock. The film also features many celebrity cameos including Girls Aloud member Cheryl Cole, the Black Eyed Peas member Taboo, and former The Hills star Whitney Port. The film is scheduled to be released on May 18, 2012.[2]

Premise

The story follows five couples in the Atlanta area who "suffer the many joys of the childbirth process".[3]

Cast

  • Jennifer Lopez as Holly, a woman who adopts a baby from abroad with her husband after difficulty conceiving[4]
  • Cameron Diaz as Jules, an aspiring singer[5] and a host to a weight-loss fitness show[3]
  • Matthew Morrison as Evan, who teams with Jules on a celebrity dance show[2]
  • Rodrigo Santoro as Alex, Holly's husband who's in music business and is not ready to have a child[6]
  • Wendi McLendon-Covey as Kara, Holly's co-worker and friend[7]
  • Joe Manganiello as Davis[8]
  • Elizabeth Banks as Wendy, an author and owner of The Breast Choice boutique who is militant in her beliefs about what makes a good mother until she gets pregnant for the first time[9]
  • Rebel Wilson as Janice, an employee at Banks' character's store[10]
  • Ben Falcone as Colin, Banks' character's husband and son of Ramsey[11]
  • Brooklyn Decker as Skyler, the wife of a much older man named Ramsey[12]
  • Dennis Quaid as Ramsey,[13] the husband of Decker's character
  • Rob Huebel as Gale, a new parent who adjusts to "fatherdom" by bonding with other dads in a city park-based group that is part play group, part secret society[14]
  • Chris Rock as Vic, the head of a group of expectant fathers who lectures them on what it's really like to have a baby and become a father[15]
  • Thomas Lennon plays a father who joins Vic's "dude group"[16]
  • Amir Talai plays Patel, a father who joins Vic's "dude group"
  • Anna Kendrick as Rosie, who reunites with an old flame and fellow food-truck owner and becomes pregnant[12]
  • Chace Crawford as Marco, who reunites with an attractive old flame (Rosie) after a turf war between their respective food trucks[17]
  • Mimi Gianopulos as Molly, Rosie's funny roommate who comforts and supports her[18]
  • Génesis Rodríguez as Claire, Rosie's roommate[19]
  • Kim Fields plays a social worker who helps out a couple with an adoption[20]
  • Cheryl Cole has cameo as TV dance talent show judge[5]
  • Jaime Luis Gómez has cameo as TV dance talent show judge[5]
  • Tyce Diorio has cameo as TV dance talent show judge.[5]
  • Whitney Port has cameo as herself[21]
  • Dwyane Wade has cameo as himself[21]
  • Cornelia Brianna Moreland as Vic's wife

Production

Chace Crawford, Brooklyn Decker, director Kirk Jones and Elizabeth Banks at the premiere in New York

What to Expect When You're Expecting is based on the book of the same name written by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel; the screenplay was adapted by Heather Hach and re-written by Shauna Cross. Kirk Jones directed the film.[13] Lionsgate acquired the worldwide distribution rights from Phoenix Pictures on January 14, 2010.[22]

On July 9, 2011 an open casting call took place for pregnant women and Ethiopians.[23] The film began principal photography in Atlanta on July 19, 2011.[24] On July 26, production filmed in Midtown on Peachtree Street near High Museum and in Piedmont Park.[25]

References

  1. ^ "Alcon Entertainment Expands Film Output: Becomes Passive Financiers In Lionsgate Film." Deadline.com (November 10, 2011)
  2. ^ a b "Matthew Morrison Joins Lionsgate's 'What To Expect When You're Expecting'". Deadline.com. Mail.com Media. July 15, 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
  3. ^ a b Kit, Borys (May 5, 2011). "Cameron Diaz to Star in 'What to Expect When You're Expecting'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  4. ^ Labrecque, Jeff (June 24, 2011). "Jennifer Lopez signs on for 'What to Expect When You're Expecting'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  5. ^ a b c d Wood, Beci (August 31, 2011). "Cheryl Cole has X Factor on film set". The Sun. London.
  6. ^ Kit, Borys (July 5, 2011). "Rodrigo Santoro Joins 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' as Jennifer Lopez's Husband (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  7. ^ Rose, Lacey; Kit, Borys (July 13, 2011). "'Bridesmaids' Star Wendi McLendon-Covey Joins 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  8. ^ B. Vary, Adam (July 13, 2011). "'True Blood' star Joe Manganiello joins 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' -- EXCLUSIVE". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  9. ^ L. Weinstein, Joshua (July 11, 2011). "Elizabeth Banks Joins 'What to Expect When You're Expecting'". The Wrap. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  10. ^ Murphy, Shaunna (July 11, 2011). "'Bridesmaids' scene-stealer Rebel Wilson joins 'What To Expect When You're Expecting' -- EXCLUSIVE". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  11. ^ Sneider, Jeff (July 22, 2011). "Falcone signs on for 'Expecting'". Variety. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  12. ^ a b "UPDATE: Anna Kendrick Joins Brooklyn Decker For Lionsgate's 'What To Expect When You're Expecting'". Deadline.com. Mail.com Media. June 30, 2011. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  13. ^ a b L. Weinstein, Joshua (July 18, 2011). "Dennis Quaid Signs Onto 'What to Expect When You're Expecting". The Wrap (published by Reuters). Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  14. ^ Murphy, Shaunna (July 11, 2011). "Elizabeth Banks and Rob Huebel join 'What To Expect When You're Expecting'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  15. ^ Fleming, Mike (June 30, 2011). "Chris Rock Provides The 411 For Guys In 'What To Expect When You Are Expecting'". Deadline.com. Mail.com Media. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  16. ^ Sneider, Jeff (July 29, 2011). "Expect to see Lennon, Talai in 'Expecting'". Variety. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
  17. ^ McNary, Dave (July 12, 2011). "Chace Crawford joins 'Expecting'". Variety. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  18. ^ Sneider, Jeff (July 21, 2011). "Mimi Gianopulos joins 'What to Expect'". Variety. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  19. ^ Kroll, Justin (August 3, 2011). "Genesis Rodriguez is 'Expecting'". Variety. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
  20. ^ A. Fernandez, Jay (August 8, 2011). "Kim Fields Added to 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' Cast". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
  21. ^ a b "Whitney Port Making Acting Debut With Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez!". Us Weekly. August 31, 2011. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
  22. ^ "Lionsgate the Proud Parent of What to Expect When You're Expecting". ComingSoon.net. CraveOnline. January 14, 2010. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
  23. ^ Brett, Jennifer (July 5, 2011). "Cameron Diaz-Jennifer Lopez movie needs babies, pregnant women". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
  24. ^ Brett, Jennifer (July 20, 2011). "J-Lo/Cameron Diaz movie starts filming, "Three Stooges" winds down". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved July 22, 2011.
  25. ^ Brett, Jennifer (July 26, 2011). "J-Lo movie is filming today; star sightings". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
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