Anne Hathaway is set to star in the upcoming film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling psychological thriller, Verity.
Taking on the lead role, Hathaway will bring to life the complex and mysterious character at the center of this gripping story, adding yet another exciting project to her impressive career.
Verity, first published in 2018, quickly became a sensation due to its dark and suspenseful narrative. The story follows Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer hired to complete a series of books for Verity Crawford, a renowned author left incapacitated after a tragic accident. However, Lowen’s new job takes a sinister turn when she discovers an unfinished manuscript brimming with unsettling confessions about Verity’s life and her family. As secrets unravel, readers are left questioning whether Verity is a masterful storyteller or a dangerously unhinged woman. Following the massive success of It Ends With Us, Verity is now set to cast its spell on the big screen, bringing its chilling story to a wider audience.
Potential Details About The Project
Anne Hathaway will play Verity Crawford, the injured author at the heart of the story. The roles of Jeremy Crawford, Verity’s husband, and Lowen Ashleigh, the struggling writer, have yet to be cast. The film will be directed by Michael Showalter. Nick Antosca has written the screenplay, building on previous drafts by Hillary Seitz, Angela LaManna, Will Honley, and April Maguire.
The production involves a strong team of collaborators, with Hathaway producing under her banner Somewhere Pictures, Colleen Hoover through Heartbones Entertainment, and Showalter via Semi-Formal Productions. Other producers include Nick Antosca of Eat the Cat, Jordana Mollick of Semi-Formal, and Stacey Sher of Shiny Penny, while Lauren Levine will serve as executive producer. The film, under Semi-Formal’s first-look deal with Amazon MGM, is set to release in theaters.
Colleen Hoover’s It Ends with Us surpassed expectations at the box office, earning an impressive $80 million against a modest $25 million budget. Initially projected to bring in $23-30 million during its opening weekend, the film exceeded those estimates, making $24 million on its first day alone. Despite receiving mixed reviews, its financial success solidified it as a box office hit.
With this success in mind, fans had already begun speculating about the potential adaptation of Hoover’s Verity. If It Ends with Us was any indication, Verity promised to deliver just as much intrigue and excitement, leaving audiences eager for what could come next.
With its powerful storyline and Hathaway’s performance, Verity is set to fascinate both readers and moviegoers alike. The release date for Verity has not been announced yet, but we will keep you updated as soon as it is revealed.
News Sources: The Cut, Deadline, and Variety.
