Production is underway in Portland for the upcoming romantic comedy Egg Baby, an Amazon MGM Studios project featuring a cast led by Ariana Greenblatt, Jean Smart, and Michelle Rodriguez. The Portland Events and Film Office confirmed Monday that the production is currently filming in the city, though officials are withholding specific location details to ensure the safety of the cast and crew.
Production Details and Plot Premise
Egg Baby centers on a teen couple tasked with co-parenting an egg as part of a health class assignment. While the Portland Events and Film Office has verified that the production is active within the city, spokesperson Elyse Taylor Liburd noted that the office does not disclose specific filming sites, casting updates, or any other pertinent information during production to maintain operational security.
Cast and Creative Team
The film features an ensemble cast, with Ariana Greenblatt—known for her role in Now You See Me: Now You Don’t—taking on a lead role. The project also stars Jean Smart, recently acclaimed for her performance in the series Hacks, and Michelle Rodriguez, widely recognized for her portrayal of Letty in the Fast and Furious franchise. According to an Instagram post by the production company XYZ Films, Smart is slated to play the role of Ms. Downey, a teacher. The cast is rounded out by actors Kingston Rumi Southwick and Arthur Conti. The film is directed by Natalia Anderson and produced by XYZ Films, with Amazon MGM Studios securing the rights for a worldwide release on Prime Video.
Project Scope and Distribution
The selection of Portland as a filming location adds to the city’s ongoing role as a site for film and television production. Egg Baby is backed by Amazon MGM Studios, ensuring a broad reach via the Prime Video streaming platform. While production remains ongoing, the studio and the local film office continue to prioritize the privacy of the set, limiting public access to the filming process.
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