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Colleen Hoover’s thriller ‘Verity’ is being brought to the big screen, with Anne Hathaway to star

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Colleen Hoover is one of the most popular authors around right now, and she has written over 25 books that span across various genres. One of her most talked about novels is arguably Verity – a twisty thriller that has left readers enamoured. 

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Fans of the book will be elated to know that a Verity movie is now officially in the works, and we’ve been given our first details! Here’s everything we know.

Verity book by Colleen Hoover
The beloved book is coming to the big screen. (Credit: Hachette)

Is Verity becoming a movie?

It was confirmed in November 2024 that a book-to-screen adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Verity is officially in the works.

The film will be directed by Michael Showalter (The Idea Of You) for Amazon MGM Studios.

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Based on the New York Times #1 bestseller, the Verity movie will be the second of Colleen Hoover’s books to be brought to life following the box-office hit, It Ends With Us.

Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett
Anne and Josh have been seen shooting on set for the upcoming film. (Credit MEGA)

What is Verity by Colleen Hoover about?

The story follows a struggling writer named Lowen Ashleigh who is hired to finish renowned author Verity Crawford’s bestselling series. 

While at the Crawfords’ home, Lowen discovers an unpublished autobiography with shocking confessions, including the truth about Verity’s daughter’s death.

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As Lowen develops feelings for Verity’s husband, Jeremy, she faces a moral dilemma: reveal the manuscript’s devastating truths or use them to her advantage.

Verity movie cast Anne Hathaway Dakota Johnson Josh Hartnett
Anne Hathaway will be starring in the film. (Credit: Getty)

Who is playing Verity in the movie?

Along with the news of the adaptation being in the works, it was also revealed that Anne Hathaway will be starring in the film as Verity Crawford!

Hathaway will once again be teaming up with her The Idea Of You collaborator Michael Showalter, and will portray the titular role of Verity Crawford.

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As for the other key cast members, Dakota Johnson will be portraying the character of Lowen Ashleigh, while Josh Hartnett will be playing Jeremy Crawford.

When will the Verity movie be released?

Amazon MGM Studios has finally confirmed when the film will be released! Verity will hit theatres on Friday, 15 May 2026.

Where can I watch the Verity movie?

Verity will be originally be released in cinemas, and will likely become available to stream on Prime Video following its run in theatres.

While we anxiously await the film’s release, there’s no better time to read the book.

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You can grab your copy here.

Reminders of Him and Regretting You books by Colleen Hoover
Two more Colleen Hoover books are also set to be turned into movies. (Credit: Amazon)

Will any of Colleen Hoover’s books be movies?

As aforementioned, Verity will be the second of Colleen Hoover’s books to be transformed into a movie, along with It Ends With Us.

But it doesn’t stop there – Reminders of Him and Regretting You are also both in the works.

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Details remain limited but what we do know is that Reminders of Him is expected to hit cinemas in February 2026, and that Regretting You will star Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace and Dave Franco.

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