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Genesis Rodriguez joins 'Expecting' cast

By Adnan Tezer Aug 4, 2011, 19:12 GMT

Genesis Rodriguez has joined the ensemble cast of Lionsgate's adaptation of Heidi Murkoff's bestseller "What To Expect When You're Expecting."

According to Variety, the film will be released May 11, 2012, over Mother's Day weekend.

The cast includes Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Anna Kendrick, Brooklyn Decker, Elizabeth Banks, Chace Crawford, Rob Huebel, Rodrigo Santoro, Joe Manganiello, Matthew Morrison, Dennis Quaid, Chris Rock, Mimi Gianopulos, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ben Falcone.

Kirk Jones is directing with shooting set to begin later this summer in Atlanta.

Heather Hach wrote the original screenplay with Shauna Cross doing a rewrite.

The story will follow the relationships of five couples as they experience the ups and downs of preparing for parenthood.

Mike Medavoy, Arnie Messer and David Thwaites are producing through Phoenix Pictures.

"What to Expect When You're Expecting" has been translated into over 40 languages.

Murkoff's series, which includes "What to Expect the First Year" and "The Toddler Years," has sold over 40 million copies.

Rodriguez will be seen in the upcoming Will Ferrell comedy "Casa De Mi Padre."



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What To Expect When You're Expecting

Based on Heidi Murkoff's bestselling novel that centers on the relationships of five couples as they experience the ups and downs of preparing for parenthood. ...more

  • US Release: 2012-05-18
  • UK Release: 2012-05-23

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