Verity (film)

Verity
Portraits of the three main characters are seen; Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson) fills the background, while the other two (Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett) are seen in triangle shapes.
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMichael Showalter
Screenplay byNick Antosca
Based on
Verity
by Colleen Hoover
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJim Frohna
Edited byJay Cassidy
Music byVolker Bertelmann
Production
companies
  • Amazon MGM Studios
  • Eat the Cat
  • Semi-Formal Productions
  • Shiny Penny
  • Somewhere Pictures
  • Heartbones Entertainment
Distributed by
Release date
  • October 2, 2026 (2026-10-02)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$40 million[1][2]

Verity is an upcoming American psychological erotic thriller film directed by Michael Showalter, written by Nick Antosca, and based on Colleen Hoover's novel of the same name. The film stars Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett.

It is scheduled to be released by Amazon MGM Studios in the United States and Canada on October 2, 2026.

Premise

Lowen Ashleigh is a writer in need of work when she is contacted by Jeremy Crawford. Jeremy's wife is bestselling author Verity, and due to a mysterious accident, she is unable to finish her successful book series. Jeremy asks Lowen to complete the series, and while working on it, she discovers a manuscript, raising questions regarding Verity's psychological well-being and possible links to her publications.

Cast

Production

A film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's 2018 novel Verity was being developed by Nick Antosca, Alex Hedlund, and Eat the Cat. They had hired April Maguire and Will Honley to write the screenplay before November 2020 for the then-named Amazon Studios.[3] In May 2024, Hilary Seitz was hired to do a rewrite of the film's screenplay.[4] After additional draft work from Angela LaManna, Antosca was finalizing the screenplay himself in November 2024 when Michael Showalter had signed on to direct the film and Anne Hathaway agreed to lead the film as Verity Crawford.[5] The next month, Josh Hartnett and Dakota Johnson joined the cast for the film.[6] In February 2025, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Brady Wagner, Irina Dvorovenko, K. K. Moggie, and Michael Abbott Jr. were cast in undisclosed roles.[7]

Principal photography began in February 2025,[8] with Hathaway and Hartnett shooting on location in New York City.[9] Johnson began shooting her scenes by the following month.[10] Production concluded in April 2025.

Volker Bertelmann composed the score for the film.[11]

Release

Verity is scheduled to premiere in the United States on October 2, 2026, by Amazon MGM Studios.[12] Sony Pictures Releasing International will release the film internationally on that same date.[13] It was originally set to be released on May 15, 2026.[14]

References

  1. ↑ Rubin, Rebecca (March 17, 2026). "Amazon MGM's 'Hail Mary': Will Ryan Gosling's $200 Million Space Movie Finally Deliver a Hit for the Studio?". Variety. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Verity (2026)". The Numbers. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
  3. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (November 13, 2020). "NBC Nabs Thriller Drama From April Maguire, Will Honley, Jack Davis & John Davis". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on June 16, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  4. ↑ Verhoeven, Beatrice (May 1, 2024). "Colleen Hoover Romantic Thriller Verity Getting Movie Treatment From Amazon MGM (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on December 1, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  5. ↑ Kroll, Justin (November 20, 2024). "Anne Hathaway to Star in Adaptation of Colleen Hoover's Verity For Amazon MGM Studios and Michael Showalter". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 7, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  6. ↑ Kroll, Justin (December 20, 2024). "Colleen Hoover's Verity Adaptation At Amazon MGM Studios Taps Dakota Johnson And Josh Hartnett To Co-Star Opposite Anne Hathaway". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on December 25, 2024.
  7. ↑ Grobar, Matt (February 25, 2025). "Ismael Cruz Cordóva, Brady Wagner, Michael Abbott Jr. & More Join Colleen Hoover Adaptation 'Verity' at Amazon MGM Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 5, 2025. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  8. ↑ Degrazia, Leah (February 27, 2025). "First Look at 'Verity' Shows Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett on Set of Colleen Hoover Adaptation". E! Online. Archived from the original on February 28, 2025. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  9. ↑ Saunders, Angel (February 27, 2025). "Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett Spotted Smiling While Filming Colleen Hoover Movie Verity in N.Y.C." People. Dotdash Meredith. Archived from the original on February 28, 2025. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
  10. ↑ McArdle, Tommy (March 12, 2025). "Dakota Johnson Gets Splattered with Fake Blood Filming a Scene for Colleen Hoover's Verity in N.Y.C." People. Archived from the original on March 13, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Volker Bertelmann Scoring Michael Showalter's 'Verity'". Film Music Reporter. April 27, 2026. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  12. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 11, 2025). "Amazon MGM Studios' Colleen Hoover Movie 'Verity' With Anne Hathaway & Dakota Johnson Stakes Out Fall 2026 Date". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 11, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Verity | Sony Pictures United Kingdom". www.sonypictures.co.uk. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  14. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 24, 2025). "Colleen Hoover's 'Verity' At Amazon MGM Studios Gets Early Summer 2026 Release". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 25, 2025. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
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