Verity UK Premiere: Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett Step Out in London
Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett attended the London premiere of their film Verity at Curzon Mayfair. Their co-star Anne Hathaway, who is pregnant, was in New York City doing press for the movie. Verity, based on Colleen Hoover's novel, hits theaters on October 2.
The London event marks one of the final major promotional stops before Verity reaches theaters on October 2. Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett handled the UK leg of the press tour together, while Anne Hathaway, who also serves as a producer on the project, remained in New York for interviews. Hathaway's pregnancy kept her from traveling, though she continued her media commitments stateside.
The film adapts Colleen Hoover's 2018 bestseller, with Johnson portraying a struggling writer hired to complete a book series after Hathaway's character suffers a mysterious accident. Hartnett plays the husband who brings her into their home, where she discovers a manuscript containing unsettling revelations. Michael Showalter directs from a screenplay by Nick Antosca.
The premiere's split-city promotional strategy reflects how studios increasingly accommodate cast availability during press cycles, particularly when pregnancy or other personal circumstances limit travel. The film's source material—a bestselling novel with a devoted readership—could draw established Hoover fans to theaters while also attracting newcomers curious about the thriller's dark premise. Its early-October release positions it within awards-season conversation, though its commercial performance may ultimately hinge on whether the adaptation satisfies the book's passionate fanbase.