Anne Hathawayhas been cast in an upcoming adaptation of a novel written byIt Ends With Usauthor Colleen Hoover. Hathaway is an award-winning actor whose breakthrough role was as Mia Thermopolis inThe Princess Diaries. The notoriety she gained from this performance led to other comedic roles, but also paved the way for more dramatic parts in the ensuing years. She had a starring role alongside Meryl Streep inThe Devil Wears Prada, played recovering drug addict Kym Buchman inRachel Getting Married, andwon an Academy Award for her performance as Fantine inLes Misérables.
In the past decade, Hathaway continued to diversify her resume as she played Dr. Amelia Brand in Christopher Nolan’s science-fiction dramaInterstellar, a struggling woman who unintentionally manifested a kaiju in the science-fiction dark comedyColossal, and as a famous actor who joined the heist inOcean’s 8.Hathaway most recently starred in Prime Video’s romantic comedy movieThe Idea of You, which saw her in a relationship with a younger man who was the lead singer of a boy band. ManyThe Idea of Youreviewspraised Hathaway’s performance and her ability to elevate the romantic story.
Anne Hathaway Has Been Cast In Verity
She Will Play The Titular Character
Hathaway has now been cast in the upcoming movie adaptation ofVerity.Since it was first self-published by Hoover in 2018, the gothic, psychosexual thriller has become a phenomenon thatspent months onThe New York TimesBest Sellers list and sold more than one million copies in 2023 alone. The novel’s story revolves around Verity Crawford, a bestselling thriller author who is unable to finish her latest book after a mysterious accident. Her husband, Jeremy Crawford, brings in struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh to finish the book, which leads to dark secrets being discovered.
Veritywas acquired by Grand Central Publishing in 2021.
As per Amazon MGM studios,Hathaway has been cast as Verity Crawfordin the adaptation of Hoover’s bestselling novel. The movie is being directed by Michael Showalter, who recently worked with Hathaway asThe Idea of You’s director. With Amazon MGM Studios also being the studio behindThe Idea of You, Verity marks a reunion on multiple fronts as it builds off the success of theAnne Hathaway movie, along withIt Ends With Us' $346 worldwide box office earnings.
Our Take On Anne Hathaway’s Casting
She Is A Strong Casting Choice
Even thoughIt Ends With Uswas controversial, it was still a box office success, and ensured that more of Hoover’s popular books would be adapted.Hathaway remains one of Hollywood’s most talented and versatile actors, and coming off the positive reception to her performance inThe Idea of You, she is a fitting choice to be cast inVerity. She and Showalter have experience working together and will likely make another hit as they adapt Hoover’s novel.
