Anne Hathaway-主演『Verity / The Truth』Set for Japan Release in Fall 2026! Teaser Trailer and Scene Photos Unveiled for No. 1 US Author Colleen Hoover's Spine-Chilling 'Muddy Kiss Scene'
The film adaptation of No. 1 US author Colleen Hoover's shocking suspense novel 'Verity,' starring Anne Hathaway, is set to be released in Japan in Fall 2026. A teaser trailer featuring a 'muddy kiss scene' and scene photos have been unveiled, generating buzz for this spine-chilling mystery.
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Anne Hathaway stars in the film adaptation of 'Verity,' a much-talked-about work published by Futami Shobo, scheduled for release in Japan in Fall 2026.
The original work is the shocking suspense novel 'Verity' (published by Futami Shobo), penned by No. 1 US author Colleen Hoover.
This bestseller, which garnered attention for its bold plot and shocking developments, has been adapted into a film and is slated for release in Japan in Fall 2026.
Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer whose career and life are at a standstill, one day receives an unexpected offer. It is a ghostwriting job for the popular author Verity Crawford, who is fighting for her life after a car accident. Lowen accepts the offer and moves into the secluded Crawford family mansion.
Lowen soon becomes close to Verity's husband, Jeremy. However, one day, she discovers a disturbing 'manuscript' seemingly written by Verity. What is written there is a shocking and twisted accusation related to Jeremy... Is it a desperate warning, or a trap? As the line between good and evil blurs, Lowen draws closer to the dark truth hidden within the Crawford family.
Starring Anne Hathaway, who is currently drawing worldwide attention, for example, by visiting Japan for the promotion of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' which will be released simultaneously in Japan and the US on May 1, 2026. In this film, she takes on an exhilarating mystery suspense role.
**Teaser Trailer & Scene Photos for the Movie 'Verity' Released**
The newly released teaser trailer immediately catches the eye with a shocking kiss scene between Verity, played by Anne, and Lowen, played by Dakota. The trailer unfolds with a rapid succession of intense and suggestive scenes: Verity being cared for with a lifeless expression in the Crawford mansion nestled in the forest, glimpses of her enchanting and mysterious self with her children before the accident, a shot of Lowen standing stunned, covered in blood on the roadside, and even a bedroom scene between Jeremy and Lowen...
What truly happened to Verity──?
This forbidden mystery suspense, with its shocking 'truth (=Verity)' awaiting, is an absolute must-see.
[Official Movie Website]
https://verity-shinjitsu.jp
[Teaser Trailer (YouTube)]
https://youtu.be/S6OaGH7kNmU
**Book Information**
Verity / The Truth
Author: Colleen Hoover
Translator: Natsukana Aiyama
Release Date: 2023.11.24
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
Format: Shiroku-sized, 380 pages
ISBN: 9784576231174
Publisher: Futami Shobo
[Website]
https://www.futami.co.jp/book/5774
**Synopsis**
Is what is told the truth or a lie──
Lowen Ashleigh, an unsuccessful writer living in Manhattan, New York, is stuck in her career and life. She has childhood traumas, is withdrawn, and has few friends. Furthermore, while taking care of her mother who is suffering from terminal cancer, she completely lost touch with society and even received an eviction notice for overdue rent.
However, one day, an astonishing offer comes to this 'cliff-edge' Lowen.
**Author**
Colleen Hoover
Born and raised in Texas. Her self-published novel 'Slammed' made it onto the New York Times bestseller list in 2012. Since then, she has primarily written young adult novels, winning Goodreads' annual Best Romance Novel award three years in a row in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Her books sparked a major movement on SNS with the hashtags '#BookTok' and '#bookstagram' for book lovers. Her romance novel 'IT ENDS WITH US' has been released in 43 countries worldwide and has sold over 4 million copies in the US. The same work remarkably remained on the New York Times bestseller list (overall category) for over 108 weeks.
In 2022, she achieved the remarkable feat of having 15 works ranked on the USA TODAY bestseller list, with total sales exceeding 20 million copies. In 2023, she was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
**Film Adaptations**
- 'It Ends With Us' August 2024 (Japan release October 2024)
- 'Regretting You' October 2025
- 'Reminders of Him' March 2026
**Related Links**
Colleen Hoover Special Site
https://www.futami.co.jp/lp/2023/colleenhoover
Futami Shobo
The original work is the shocking suspense novel 'Verity' (published by Futami Shobo), penned by No. 1 US author Colleen Hoover.
This bestseller, which garnered attention for its bold plot and shocking developments, has been adapted into a film and is slated for release in Japan in Fall 2026.
Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer whose career and life are at a standstill, one day receives an unexpected offer. It is a ghostwriting job for the popular author Verity Crawford, who is fighting for her life after a car accident. Lowen accepts the offer and moves into the secluded Crawford family mansion.
Lowen soon becomes close to Verity's husband, Jeremy. However, one day, she discovers a disturbing 'manuscript' seemingly written by Verity. What is written there is a shocking and twisted accusation related to Jeremy... Is it a desperate warning, or a trap? As the line between good and evil blurs, Lowen draws closer to the dark truth hidden within the Crawford family.
Starring Anne Hathaway, who is currently drawing worldwide attention, for example, by visiting Japan for the promotion of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' which will be released simultaneously in Japan and the US on May 1, 2026. In this film, she takes on an exhilarating mystery suspense role.
**Teaser Trailer & Scene Photos for the Movie 'Verity' Released**
The newly released teaser trailer immediately catches the eye with a shocking kiss scene between Verity, played by Anne, and Lowen, played by Dakota. The trailer unfolds with a rapid succession of intense and suggestive scenes: Verity being cared for with a lifeless expression in the Crawford mansion nestled in the forest, glimpses of her enchanting and mysterious self with her children before the accident, a shot of Lowen standing stunned, covered in blood on the roadside, and even a bedroom scene between Jeremy and Lowen...
What truly happened to Verity──?
This forbidden mystery suspense, with its shocking 'truth (=Verity)' awaiting, is an absolute must-see.
[Official Movie Website]
https://verity-shinjitsu.jp
[Teaser Trailer (YouTube)]
https://youtu.be/S6OaGH7kNmU
**Book Information**
Verity / The Truth
Author: Colleen Hoover
Translator: Natsukana Aiyama
Release Date: 2023.11.24
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
Format: Shiroku-sized, 380 pages
ISBN: 9784576231174
Publisher: Futami Shobo
[Website]
https://www.futami.co.jp/book/5774
**Synopsis**
Is what is told the truth or a lie──
Lowen Ashleigh, an unsuccessful writer living in Manhattan, New York, is stuck in her career and life. She has childhood traumas, is withdrawn, and has few friends. Furthermore, while taking care of her mother who is suffering from terminal cancer, she completely lost touch with society and even received an eviction notice for overdue rent.
However, one day, an astonishing offer comes to this 'cliff-edge' Lowen.
**Author**
Colleen Hoover
Born and raised in Texas. Her self-published novel 'Slammed' made it onto the New York Times bestseller list in 2012. Since then, she has primarily written young adult novels, winning Goodreads' annual Best Romance Novel award three years in a row in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Her books sparked a major movement on SNS with the hashtags '#BookTok' and '#bookstagram' for book lovers. Her romance novel 'IT ENDS WITH US' has been released in 43 countries worldwide and has sold over 4 million copies in the US. The same work remarkably remained on the New York Times bestseller list (overall category) for over 108 weeks.
In 2022, she achieved the remarkable feat of having 15 works ranked on the USA TODAY bestseller list, with total sales exceeding 20 million copies. In 2023, she was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
**Film Adaptations**
- 'It Ends With Us' August 2024 (Japan release October 2024)
- 'Regretting You' October 2025
- 'Reminders of Him' March 2026
**Related Links**
Colleen Hoover Special Site
https://www.futami.co.jp/lp/2023/colleenhoover
Futami Shobo