“Verity”: what we know about the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s thriller

Colleen Hoover’s bestseller comes to the big screen with an all-star cast and a chilling atmosphere. But the film’s announcement is already dividing fans.

Colleen Hoover’s psychological thriller adapted for the big screen

Published in 2018, Verity won over millions of readers with its dark plot and unpredictable twists. This psychological thriller follows Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer hired to complete the series of novels by a famous author, Verity Crawford, the victim of a mysterious accident. Moving in with the Crawfords, Lowen discovers an unfinished autobiography, revealing chilling secrets and blurring the line between fiction and reality.

The eagerly-awaited film adaptation promises to bring this oppressive atmosphere to the big screen.

A prestigious but controversial cast

The casting announcement was met with a mixture of enthusiasm and skepticism:

Anne Hathaway plays Verity Crawford, a choice that intrigues some fans of the novel.

Dakota Johnson plays Lowen Ashleigh, the story’s central character.

Josh Hartnett plays Jeremy Crawford, Verity’s husband, an ambiguous figure in the novel.

Director Michael Showalter(The Big Sick, The Eyes of Tammy Faye) is responsible for adapting this psychologically disturbing story.

A planned release, but no official date yet

Filming began in February 2025 in New York and is scheduled to finish in April 2025. Although no release date has been confirmed, a theatrical release is expected soon.

A mixed reception from fans

While some readers are delighted to see Verity brought to the screen, others remain cautious. There are several divisive issues:

Faithfulness to the novel: Verity explores dark, psychologically intense themes. Will the adaptation be able to retain all the tension?

The casting: Anne Hathaway, in particular, is far from unanimous as Verity.

Colleen Hoover’s previous adaptations, notably Jamais Plus(It Ends With Us), had disappointed some audiences, raising controversy over the choice of actors and the ideation of certain sensitive themes.

It remains to be seen whether Verity will be as convincing as it was in bookshops. To be continued…

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