Verity: Behind the Scenes with Director Michael Showalter and Stars Dakota Johnson, Josh Hartnett, and Anne Hathaway
Fans were surprised by leaked set photos of the upcoming movie Verity earlier this year, which featured Josh Hartnett and Dakota Johnson in a bloody scene in New York City. Director Michael Showalter shared his thoughts on the viral photos, attributing their popularity to the combination of Colleen Hoover's book, Dakota Johnson, and the bloody scene. Showalter expressed his excitement for the movie during the premiere of his holiday film Oh. What. Fun.
The leaked photos showed Dakota Johnson as struggling writer Lowen in a scene involving a car accident with a cyclist, with Josh Hartnett appearing as Jeremy Crawford. Anne Hathaway also stars in the movie as best-selling author Verity Crawford. The film, produced by Amazon MGM Studios, follows Lowen's opportunity to complete Verity's successful series.
Anne Hathaway joined the cast in November 2024 and will also serve as a producer on the film. Showalter, who has a history of working with Hathaway, expressed his unintentional tendency to gravitate towards stories with female protagonists. He emphasized his connection to these characters and his desire to tell their stories.
Verity is set to be released in theaters on May 15, 2026, while Oh. What. Fun. is currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Showalter's recent projects, including Verity and Oh. What. Fun., center around female protagonists, reflecting his genuine connection to their stories and characters.