2 min readAnne Hathaway as a pop star? Sign us up! The actress is set to star in Mother Mary, the forthcoming A24 music drama directed by David Lowery (The Green Knight, The Old Man & The Gun). Jack Antonoff and Charli xcx are also reportedly writing songs for the film. Here’s everything we know about the project.
What is Mother Mary about?
Anne Hathaway plays a pop star named Mary who prematurely ends her tour after an emotional crisis and seeks out an old friend and fashion designer, Sam (Michaela Coel), who first helped create her public diva persona. Other plot details are being kept under wraps.
Who is in the cast?
In addition to Hathaway and Coel, FKA Twigs, Hunter Schafer, and Kaia Gerber will also star.
What has Anne Hathaway said about Mother Mary?
In her August 2025 Vogue cover story, Hathaway spoke about the filming process. “What struck me right away, reading the script, is that you can’t ‘perform’ Mother Mary,” she said. “If I got the part, I would have to become material David could craft with.”
She continued, “I had to submit to being a beginner. The humility of that—showing up every day knowing you’re going to suck. And it has to be okay. You’re not ‘bad.’ You’re just a beginner. Getting to that mindset—I had to shed some things that were hard to shed. It was welcome. But it was hard, the way transformational experiences can be hard.”
When is Mother Mary coming out?
As of right now, the movie is slated to be released in April 2026—but an exact date hasn’t been announced yet.
Can I watch a trailer?
Yes, the official trailer was released in December 2025. The footage offers a first glimpse of Hathaway as a pop star and her prickly relationship with her old friend and stylist (Michaela Coel). We also see scenes of Hathaway performing as Mary, along with first looks at FKA Twigs and Hunter Schafer’s characters.
Watch it in full below:
This story has been updated.
