{
  "id": 597852,
  "title": "Verity trailer: Dakota Johnson gets pulled into Anne Hathaway's dark world of secrets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/verity-trailer-dakota-johnson-gets-pulled-into-anne-hathaways-dark",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T20:05:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/verity-trailer-dakota-johnson-gets-pulled-into-anne-hathaways-dark-world-of-secrets-11786476966259.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The trailer for Verity, a psychological thriller based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling book, has generated strong reactions among fans. Anne Hathaway stars as Verity Crawford, a successful author who can no longer complete her series following a personal tragedy. Dakota Johnson plays Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer hired to finish Verity's work at the author's remote estate. Johnson's casting as Lowen has been praised, with fans commenting on her perfect fit for the character. The trailer leans into the story's horror and psychological elements, with one fan noting, \"I like that they leaned into the horror side of this book. I'm freaking SAT!\" Another viewer expressed their excitement, saying, \"Anne Hathaway is on an insane generational run this year. What a booked and amazing actress.\" The film's central trio of Hathaway, Johnson, and Josh Hartnett has also been highlighted as a major draw, with fans eagerly anticipating their performances. The trailer reveals more of the story while maintaining the mystery surrounding Verity's manuscripts, drawing attention from both Hoover's readers and audiences looking for a psychological thriller.",
  "summary": "The trailer for Verity, starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson, has sparked excitement among fans, who are praising its darker tone, casting and apparent faithfulness to Colleen Hoover’s bestselling psychological thriller.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}