The Pod Generation

The Pod Generation is a 2023 science fiction romantic comedy film written and directed by Sophie Barthes.
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on 19 January 2023.

Plot

A New York couple, Rachel and Alvy, live in a not-so-distant future. A rising tech company executive, Rachel lands a coveted spot on the waitlist for the Womb Center, which offers couples maternity by way of detachable artificial wombs, or pods. Alvy, a botanist with an affection for nature, prefers a natural pregnancy. Despite their different perspectives, they decide to go forward with the Womb Center's services in order to conceive a child.

Cast

Emilia Clarke as Rachel Novy
Chiwetel Ejiofor as Alvy Novy
Megan Maczko as Elena; Novy Household "Cognitive Assistant"
Vinette Robinson as Alice; Rachel's colleague and friend
Jelle De Beule as Ben; Alice's Husband
Eliza Butterworth as Masha; a new generation of "Cognitive Assistants"
Rosalie Craig as Womb Center Director
Kathryn Hunter as post office clerk
Jean-Marc Barr as Pegazus founder
Production

It was announced in October 2021 that Emilia Clarke and Chiwetel Ejiofor would star in the film, which was to be written and directed by Sophie Barthes. In May 2022, Rosalie Craig, Vinette Robinson and Kathryn Hunter were reported as added to the cast. Rita Bernard-Shaw and Megan Maczko were reported as part of the cast in November 2022.
Filming took place in March 2022 in Belgium.

Release

The Pod Generation premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on 19 January 2023. In March 2023, Roadside Attractions and Vertical Entertainment acquired North America rights and released the film in limited cinemas on 11 August 2023.

The Pod Generation

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