Chris Rock, currently appearing on Broadway in THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT, will have little downtime after the production closes: the comedian and actor has signed onto the new Lionsgate film 'What to Expect When You're Expecting,' reports Deadline.
Rock joins Cameron Diaz and AMERICAN IDOL judge Jennifer Lopez, as well as Anna Kendrick and Brooklyn Decker. As the title suggests, the plot is centered around a group of expectant parents.
'What to Expect When You're Expecting' is set to begin filming shortly after THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT finishes its limited engagement on July 17th.
THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT is a new high-octane, verbal cage match about love, fidelity, and misplaced haberdashery from playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis. Jackie (Bobby Cannavale) and Veronica (Elizabeth Rodriguez) have been in love since the 8th grade. But now, Jackie is on parole and living clean and sober under the guidance of his sponsor, Ralph D (Rock), while still living and loving with his volatile soul mate Veronica (Annabella Sciorra) who is fiercely loving, but far from sober. Still, their love is pure. And true. Nothing can come between them - except a hat.
The creative team includes scenic design by Todd Rosenthal, costume design by Mimi O'Donnelland lighting design by Donald Holder.
Tickets for THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT are available through Telecharge.com by phone at 212-239-6200, or 800-432-7250, or online at www.Telecharge.com. Group tickets are also available through Telecharge.com. Tickets will be available in person beginning Tuesday, February 22 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). Box office hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
