Anne Hathaway’s new thriller with Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett is full of dangerous secrets
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What we know about Amazon’s ‘Verity’ movie
Colleen Hoover’s thriller “Verity” is set to hit theaters, following the adaptation of “Regretting You.”
Fans are excited after the success of “It Ends With Us,” starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
Star-studded cast
Anne Hathaway leads the film as the mysterious Verity Crawford.
Dakota Johnson Lowen plays Ashleigh, and smilingly says of her character: “I’m basically the villain, I guess.
It’s a lot of fun.” Josh Hartnett completes the main trio as Jeremy, Verity’s husband.
The supporting cast includes Ismael Cruz Cordóva, Brady Wagner, Irina Dvorovenko, K.K. Moggie, and Michael Abbott Jr.
Behind the Camera
Michael Showalter is directing, reuniting with Hathaway after “The Idea of You.”
Nick Antosca wrote the current script, which had earlier drafts by multiple writers.
Production is already underway, and paparazzi spotted Johnson and Hartnett filming in New York City earlier this month.
Release Date Change
Initially scheduled for May 15, 2026, the thriller will now hit theaters on October 2, 2026 — perfect timing for haunting season!
What’s the Story?
The story follows struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh who accepts the task of completing the book series of a bestselling author who is unable to write after a mysterious accident.
When Lowen arrives at the Crawford mansion, she finds an unfinished manuscript with disturbing revelations about the family.
As she grows closer to Jeremy and their young son Crew, she must determine if Verity’s writings are fiction or a warning about the unconscious author upstairs.
Hoover takes over Hollywood
“Verity” joins Hoover’s growing list of adaptations. “It Ends With Us” has already found success, “Regretting You” is coming in October 2025, and “Reminders of Him” is currently casting at Universal.
Dakota Johnson admitted she wasn’t familiar with “Verity” before receiving the script, but described the story as “juicy” and having “really weird twists and turns.”
With this talented team both in front of and behind the camera, “Verity” promises to be a gripping thriller that’s true to Hoover’s captivating storytelling style.