Anne Hathaway Stars in 'Verity': Everything We Know About the Colleen Hoover Thriller Movie

It’s not just It Ends With Us making waves in Hollywood—Colleen Hoover’s Verity is next in line for the big-screen treatment, with none other than Anne Hathaway stepping into the spotlight.

Much like Hoover’s other works, Verity took the world by storm, especially after it gained traction on BookTok.

Originally self-published in 2018, the novel quickly became a bestseller, with over 2 million copies sold.

Now, it’s set to join the ranks of the most anticipated adaptations of 2025.

Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Verity film.

The Plot of Verity: A Tale of Suspense and Dark Secrets

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The movie will follow the story of Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson), a struggling author who’s given the rare opportunity to finish the book series of famous but paralyzed writer, Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway).

Lowen moves into the Crawford family home, where she soon discovers a chilling manuscript that suggests Verity is a dangerous sociopath.

As the tension between Lowen and Jeremy (Josh Hartnett), Verity’s husband, grows, she begins to question whether Verity’s paralysis is real—and whether she can trust anyone in the house. Think of it as Jane Eyre meets psychological thriller.

Dakota Johnson will portray the lead character, Lowen Ashleigh, while Josh Hartnett stars as Jeremy Crawford. Anne Hathaway takes on the role of the enigmatic Verity. The ensemble cast also includes Ismael Cruz Cordova, Irina Dvorovenko, Lou Martini Jr., Michael Abbott Jr., K.K. Moggie, and Brady Wagner in key supporting roles.

Behind the Camera: The Creative Minds

Directed by Michael Showalter, known for his comedy work, the film will mark another collaboration with Anne Hathaway following The Idea of You.

Michael Showalter with Anne Hathaway on the set of 'The Idea of You.'

The script was written by Nick Antosca, with earlier drafts from Hoover herself, alongside Lauren Levine, Hillary Seitz, Angela LaManna, Will Honley, and April Maguire. It’s safe to say the team behind the film is as diverse and talented as its cast.

When Will Verity Be Released?

Filming for Verity is currently underway as of March 2025, though no official release date has been confirmed yet.

However, it’s confirmed that the film will have a theatrical release, adding to the growing list of highly anticipated releases for this year.

Keep an eye out for more updates!