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Anna Kendrick Announces Directorial Debut on Netflix’s “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo”
Kendrick, who recently spoke at the Zurich Film Festival, revealed her enthusiasm for the new project and shared how a chat with Brittany Snow helped calm her first‑time‑director nerves.
By Felo News Desk · Published
At the Zurich Film Festival, where she was attending the European premiere of Lauren Miller Rogen’s "Babies", Anna Kendrick spoke about her next film, the Netflix adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s best‑selling novel "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo". She said she was "over the moon" and "so excited" about the opportunity.
Kendrick, who is making her directorial debut, recalled feeling "really in a panic" before stepping onto the set of "Babies". She said a conversation with "Pitch Perfect" co‑star Brittany Snow, who had similar jitters when directing "Parachute", helped her calm down. Snow told her, "You’re gonna get on set and know what to do, stop it," a comment Kendrick described as "cut and dry" and exactly what she needed.
She also reflected on the success of "Pitch Perfect", noting the film’s viral "Cup Song" and its impact on her career. Kendrick said the movies gave her projects greenlit that might not have been otherwise, including "Alice, Darling".
In addition to discussing her new role, Kendrick mentioned reuniting with Seth Rogen in "Babies", 15 years after their first collaboration in "50/50". The film, directed by Rogen’s wife Lauren Miller Rogen, is loosely inspired by the couple’s real‑life story.
Key facts
- Anna Kendrick will direct Netflix’s adaptation of "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" (variety.com)
- Kendrick felt nervous before directing "Babies" and was calmed by a conversation with Brittany Snow (variety.com)
- Kendrick said "Pitch Perfect" helped her secure future projects (variety.com)
- Kendrick will reunite with Seth Rogen in "Babies" (variety.com)
Background
Kendrick’s comments come after her recent appearance at the Zurich Film Festival, where she also promoted "Babies".
Why it matters
The announcement marks Kendrick’s transition from actor to director, expanding her role in Hollywood and adding a new Netflix film to the streaming platform’s slate.
What happens next
Kendrick will begin pre‑production on the film in the coming months.
Sources
- [1] variety.com — originally reported as “Anna Kendrick ‘Over the Moon’ About Directing ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo,’ Compares ‘Pitch Perfect’ Friendships to the Avengers”
