Anne Hathaway Leads A24’s Surreal Drama Mother Mary

Anne Hathaway stars as a 'Gaga–Taylor Swift hybrid' pop icon facing a personal and creative crisis in the upcoming A24 drama Mother Mary, directed by David Lowery. Michaela Coel co-stars as a fashion designer, with additional cast members including FKA Twigs, Hunter Schafer, and Kaia Gerber. The film is known for its emotionally intense production, particularly a climactic dance scene in a 13th-century barn, with Hathaway undergoing significant physical and emotional preparation. Director Lowery compared the demanding shoot to Apocalypse Now, and Hathaway described the experience as humbling and transformative. The plot explores fame, identity, and the pressures of public life, with original music by Charli XCX and Jack Antonoff. Mother Mary has generated considerable early buzz, though its release date has not yet been confirmed.