The highly anticipated film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s hit thriller Verity is shaping up to be one of Anne Hathaway’s darkest roles yet. Directed by Michael Showalter and scheduled for release in 2026, the movie follows Lowen, a writer who accepts a ghostwriting job for the enigmatic and incapacitated Verity Crawford only to uncover disturbing truths hiding inside Verity’s home and past.
The film stars Hathaway as Verity, Dakota Johnson as Lowen, and Josh Hartnett as Jeremy, rounding out a cast that includes Brady Wagner, Daniel Echevarria, Michael Abbott Jr., and Asel Swango.
Recently, Showalter opened up about the project and working with Hathaway and his comments offer the clearest picture yet of how intense this adaptation will be.
A Creative Reunion Between Director Michael Showalter and Anne Hathaway
Showalter revealed that his partnership with Hathaway on The Idea of You sparked their desire to collaborate again. Their dynamic proved so strong that when Verity emerged as an option, the choice was easy.
The director praised Hathaway’s creativity, focus, and instinctive collaboration, explaining that they share an effortless working rhythm. He described the experience of filming Verity as rewarding, challenging, and a significant departure from the tone of their previous project.
According to Showalter, the film wrapped shooting less than a year ago, and he’s eager for audiences to witness a side of Hathaway rarely seen on screen.
A Tonal Shift Into “Dark and Twisted” Territory
Showalter emphasized that Verity is unlike anything he has directed in recent years. After working on lighter fare such as The Idea of You and his upcoming holiday comedy Oh. What. Fun., the filmmaker acknowledged that Verity was a stark pivot into full psychological thriller mode.
He describes the movie as:
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Suspenseful
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Scary
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Dark and twisted
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A complete tonal shift from his recent work
For fans of Hoover’s novel known for its shocking reveals and deeply uncomfortable emotional tension this is precisely the kind of adaptation they’ve been waiting for.
Why Anne Hathaway’s Casting Makes “Verity” Especially Exciting
Hathaway’s career includes everything from rom-coms to prestige dramas to psychological thrillers, but Verity marks one of her most unsettling and morally ambiguous characters to date. Taking on the titular role demands a layered performance one that shifts between innocence, menace, vulnerability, and manipulation.
This new direction offers audiences an opportunity to see Hathaway in a performance that leans heavily into psychological darkness, far from the warm, lighthearted roles she’s often known for.
For Dakota Johnson, playing Lowen places her at the center of a story filled with dread, secrets, and spiraling paranoia an ideal setup for her quiet intensity as a performer.
Colleen Hoover Fans Will Finally Get the Thrilling Adaptation They’ve Been Waiting For
As one of Hoover’s most talked-about books, Verity has long been considered perfect for screen adaptation due to its intense mind games and shocking final act. With Showalter leaning fully into the “dark and twisted” tone, the film could resonate strongly with audiences hungry for mature psychological thrillers.
If the adaptation stays true to the novel’s chilling atmosphere and Showalter’s comments suggest it does Verity could become one of 2026’s breakout hits.
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