- Actors Josh Hartnett and Anne Hathaway also star in film
LONDON, Sept 24 – Psychological thriller “Verity” taps into the real-world challenge of knowing what’s true and who to trust, actor Dakota Johnson said at the film’s UK premiere on Thursday.
For Hartnett, the film’s refusal to provide straightforward answers drew him to the project. “I want to hear lots of arguments. I want to see people throwing popcorn in other people’s faces,” he joked. the director acknowledged it leans further into erotic themes While the movie remains largely faithful to the novel.
- Director says he wanted to make mainstream film that trusted audiences to engage with uncomfortable ideas Directed by actor-turned-filmmaker Michael Showalter, the film stars Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway as Verity and Josh Hartnett as her husband, Jeremy. “The Big Sick” director said he was captivated by the darkly seductive allure Hoover created. “It felt like this very glamorous, hypnotic, inviting world that I wanted to lose myself into, but also very scary and suspenseful,” he said. “What I love about this story is that it’s kind of a choose-your-own-adventure about who is the villain,” the “Oppenheimer” actor said, adding that many modern films “spoon-feed” audiences conclusions. He said he hopes the film’s open-ended nature will spark debate among cinemagoers. Showalter said Hoover remained closely involved throughout the filmmaking process and even makes a cameo appearance. “We are sexual creatures and this story explores that,” he said.
