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Verity

Verity

20260

Overview

Struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh is on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime: she's been hired to complete the remaining books in a successful series that bestselling thriller author Verity Crawford is unable to finish after a mysterious accident. Upon arrival at the lavish Crawford estate, Ashleigh slowly learns that things are not exactly as they seem.

Directed by Michael Showalter
Written by Colleen Hoover, Nick Antosca
Produced by Nick Antosca, Alex Hedlund, Michael Showalter
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Top Cast

Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson

Lowen Ashleigh

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway

Verity Crawford

Josh Hartnett

Josh Hartnett

Jeremy Crawford

Ismael Cruz Cordova

Ismael Cruz Cordova

Brady Wagner

Brady Wagner

Irina Dvorovenko

Irina Dvorovenko

K.K. Moggie

K.K. Moggie

Michael Abbott Jr.

Michael Abbott Jr.

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or booknovelistghost writer

About Verity

Verity is a mystery, thriller film released in 2026 exploring themes of based on novel or book, novelist, ghost writer. Directed by Michael Showalter, it stars Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway, Josh Hartnett. Struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh is on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime: she's been hired to complete the remaining books in a successful series that bestselling thriller author Verity Crawford is unable to finish after a mysterious accident. Upon arrival at the lavish Crawford estate, Ashleigh slowly learns that things are not exactly as they seem.

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