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“Egg Baby” Adds Rising Stars Kingston Rumi Southwick and Arthur Conti to Amazon MGM Rom-Com
8/14/2026, 12:41:12 AM
Core Casting Announcement
Amazon MGM’s upcoming romantic comedy Egg Baby has officially added Kingston Rumi Southwick and Arthur Conti to its lead roster alongside Ariana Greenblatt. The film, directed by Natalia Anderson and written by Sawyer Perry, follows a rebellious artist (Greenblatt) and a golden-boy quarterback (Southwick) who are compelled to co-parent an egg for a health-class project, a premise that evolves into a deeper connection between the characters.
Production and Creative Team
The project is being produced by XYZ Films in partnership with Allison Friedman (known for *Find Your Friends*) and BuzzFeed Studios. XYZ Films confirmed that the movie will stream globally on Prime Video. The screenplay’s quirky premise is anchored by Anderson’s direction, while Perry’s writing blends teen romance with comedic absurdity.
Cast Backgrounds
Southwick, a fast-rising actor, recently appeared as Matthew Rhys’ son in the Apple TV+ horror-comedy Widow’s Bay, which earned the most Emmy nominations of any freshman series this year. He also played the son of Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Negga in Apple’s legal drama Presumed Innocent and featured in Amazon’s thriller series 56 Days. Southwick is represented by Untitled Entertainment and attorney Erik Hyman of Paul Hastings.
Conti, known for his role opposite Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson in the Mubi slasher Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma—a Queer Palm winner at Cannes—has also appeared in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. His upcoming slate includes Ti West’s Ebenezer and a role in Mike Flanagan’s series adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie. Conti is represented by WME, The Artists Partnership, and Myman Greenspan.
Distribution Outlook
“Egg Baby” is slated for a worldwide release on Prime Video, positioning Amazon MGM to expand its portfolio of original romantic comedies. The film’s unique blend of teenage romance and comedic premise aims to attract both teen audiences and fans of the cast’s recent high-profile projects.
