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Anne Hathaway Cast as Lead in Film Adaptation of Colleen Hoover's Thriller 'Verity'

The Amazon MGM production will see Hathaway reunite with director Michael Showalter for a theatrical release of the bestselling novel.

  • Anne Hathaway will portray Verity Crawford, the titular character in the adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling psychological thriller 'Verity.'
  • The film will be directed by Michael Showalter, who previously worked with Hathaway on 'The Idea of You,' and is set for a theatrical release under Amazon MGM Studios.
  • The screenplay, written by Nick Antosca, is based on Hoover's 2018 novel, which follows a struggling writer uncovering dark secrets while completing a famous author's unfinished work.
  • The novel has been a major success, selling over one million copies in 2023 alone and drawing comparisons to 'Gone Girl' and 'Rebecca.'
  • Hathaway, alongside Hoover and Showalter, will also serve as a producer, while additional casting for key roles has yet to be announced.
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