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Originally Published 1 year ago — by Just Jared
Anne Hathaway has been cast as Verity Crawford in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's best-seller 'Verity,' produced by Amazon MGM Studios. Directed by Michael Showalter and scripted by Nick Antosca, the story centers on Lowen Ashleigh, a writer hired to complete a book series after Verity's mysterious accident, uncovering dark secrets in the process.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Anne Hathaway is set to star in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel "Verity," playing the titular character, Verity Crawford. Directed by Michael Showalter for Amazon MGM, the film will explore the dark secrets uncovered by a struggling writer hired to complete Verity's book series. The adaptation follows the success of Hoover's "It Ends With Us," and is part of Semi-Formal's first-look deal with Amazon MGM. The roles of Jeremy and Lowen are yet to be cast.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Anne Hathaway is set to star in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel 'Verity,' directed by Michael Showalter for Amazon MGM Studios. The thriller follows a writer hired to complete a book series after a mysterious accident leaves the original author incapacitated. The film, produced by a team including Hathaway and Hoover, will be released in theaters. 'Verity' has sold over a million copies in 2023, continuing Hoover's successful streak in adaptations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The A.V. Club
"The Idea Of You" is a refreshing addition to the romantic comedy genre, showcasing the craft and attention required to balance romance and comedy. Starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, the film follows a single mom who embarks on a whirlwind romance with a young pop star. While the plot may stumble at times, the rich narrative and standout performances make it a welcome addition to the rom-com canon, with Hathaway delivering one of the all-time great rom-com performances. The film arrives on Amazon Prime Video on May 2.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
"The Idea of You," starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, will close the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival. The film follows a 40-year-old single mom who embarks on a romance with a 24-year-old rock star, exploring themes of love, age, and human connection. Directed by Michael Showalter, the film is based on the novel by Robinne Lee and is produced by a team including Hathaway and Gabrielle Union. The festival will also feature screenings of other anticipated films, including "The Fall Guy" and "Road House."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
A24 has won the rights to adapt the true crime podcast, The Girlfriends, into a television series. The podcast tells the story of a group of women who come together to bring a murderous ex to justice. Michael Showalter and his Semi-Formal Productions are attached to the project, with Showalter set to direct. A24 has been actively acquiring intellectual property amid the Hollywood strikes, and if the series goes forward, it will join A24's extensive slate of TV and film projects.