Verity Movie Kiss
Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway Proposed Steamy Kiss for Verity Adaptation
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The scene’s starting point was a moment in the book in which Lowen looks at a picture of Harper, talks with Jeremy about how great Harper was, and shares an intimate hug with him as he grieves. Showalter said he saw the hug as carrying erotic potential.
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The film’s setup is that Lowen is hired to ghostwrite the final book in Verity Crawford’s successful series after an accident leaves Verity unable to write. Lowen then discovers a manuscript Verity had hidden and begins to suspect Verity may have committed a serious crime.
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Showalter said the filmmakers were looking for ways to make the adaptation sexier than the book, and described the hug between Lowen and Jeremy as a moment where Lowen is aroused while comforting him in a time of grief.
The first trailer for Verity, the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling thriller, features a steamy kiss between Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway that doesn't exist in the book. Director Michael Showalter added the scene to heighten the film's sensual tension, with the actresses themselves proposing the moment. Slash Film reports the movie opens in theaters October 2.
Hoover initially felt nervous about the addition but later called it one of her favorite scenes in the movie. Screen Rant notes that early reactions to the thriller have divided viewers and critics. The cast — including Josh Hartnett — has been promoting the film at international premieres.
How the Kiss Scene Changed the Book's Intimate Moment
In the novel, Lowen comforts Jeremy after a loss. They share a quiet hug as he grieves. Showalter saw erotic potential in that moment. He wanted to make the film sexier than the source material. The actresses proposed turning the hug into a kiss. The director agreed, creating a scene where Lowen feels arousal while consoling Jeremy in his grief.
Hoover's Journey From Nervous to Enthusiastic About the Addition
The author had reservations when Showalter first pitched the idea. Adding explicit content not in her book felt like a risk. But after seeing the final result, Hoover's opinion shifted completely. She embraced the scene and called it a standout moment in the film. This shows how filmmakers can reshape source material in ways that even original creators come to love.
A Thriller About Secrets, Suspicion, and Danger
Lowen gets hired to ghostwrite the final book in bestselling author Verity Crawford's successful series. A tragic accident has left Verity unable to write. But when Lowen discovers a hidden manuscript, her suspicions grow dark. She begins to wonder if Verity committed a serious crime. This discovery drives the film's psychological thriller plot forward.
Cast Unites at London Premiere to Promote the Fall Release
AOL reports that Josh Hartnett and Dakota Johnson appeared together at the Verity premiere in London this week. The actors showcased the chemistry that audiences will see on screen. With an October 2 release date approaching, the studio is banking on the film becoming a major fall box office success. Slash Film predicts it could be the season's sleeper hit.
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