The Baby Pact
The Baby Pact (originally titled The Wedding Pact 2)[2] is a 2021 American film written and directed by Matt Berman. It is a sequel to the 2014 film The Wedding Pact. It stars Haylie Duff as Elizabeth Carter, a pregnant widow who moves back to her hometown after the death of her husband. The film was shot in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and premiered in the city on November 12, 2021.
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Directed by | Matt Berman |
Written by | Matt Berman |
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Starring | Haylie Duff |
Production company | Fantasy Forge Films |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $1 million[1] |
Premise
Set three years after Elizabeth and Mitch got married, the latter dies, and a newly pregnant Elizabeth starts a new life back in her hometown. Soon her mother-in-law arrives seeking custody of her baby believing it is what her son wanted.
Cast
- Haylie Duff as Elizabeth Carter
- Leslie Easterbrook
- Scott Michael Campbell
- Eric Scott Woods
- Kelly Perine
- Heather McComb
- Quinton Aaron
- Chase Masterson
- Gail O'Grady
- Connor Trinneer
- Kevin Farley
- Richard Riehle
- John Amos
- Nana Visitor
Production
Following two delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was announced in March 2021 when it was revealed production would take place in Los Angeles, California and Fort Wayne, Indiana.[1] In May 2021, it was reported that principal photography had begun in areas around California, including L.A. and Orange County.[3] Filming moved to Fort Wayne on May 22 for five days before concluding on May 26, 2021.[1] On the location choice, Matt Berman explained that his decision was based on a dinner he had with Fort Wayne Architect Michael Gouloff, where Berman said he wanted to film it in L.A. and his wife responded by saying, "You need to make the movie in Fort Wayne, Indiana."[4]
Release
The film premiered in Fort Wayne on November 12, 2021.[5]
References
- McMaken, Corey (March 26, 2021). "Wedding Pact sequel to film downtown". The Journal Gazette. Archived from the original on May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- "The Baby Pact". Radio Times. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
- Hipes, Patrick (May 7, 2021). "Inside Out, Nantucket Film Festival Lineups Set; The Wedding Pact 2 A Go; Freestyle Digital Media Hire; Songs For A Sloth Deal – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- Powell, Tom (April 15, 2021). "Fort Wayne to get starring role in new film". WPTA. Archived from the original on May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- "'Lights, Camera, Action': Sweetwater rolls out the red carpet for premiere of film shot in Fort Wayne". WANE-TV. November 12, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2022.