Dakota Johnson Reacts to Kissing Anne Hathaway in Verity: ‘I Would Kiss Annie for the Rest of My Life’

Dakota Johnson has a playful response to her much-discussed kiss with Anne Hathaway in Verity, joking that she would happily kiss her co-star every day. The upcoming psychological thriller also stars Josh Hartnett and is based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel.

The upcoming Verity movie is already attracting plenty of attention ahead of its theatrical release, and a newly released teaser has given audiences another reason to talk about the adaptation. The clip features Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson sharing a kiss, bringing one of the novel’s more provocative elements to the screen.

During a recent interview with Extra TV, Johnson was asked about the scene and responded with her trademark playful humour. Rather than shying away from the question, the actress made it clear that she had no complaints about kissing Hathaway.

Dakota Johnson Has a Fun Response to the Kiss Scene

Discussing her on-screen kiss with Hathaway, Dakota Johnson jokingly said she would be more than happy to repeat the experience.

“I would kiss Annie for the rest of my life. Every day. If you need me, I’m there,” Johnson said.

The actress then jokingly apologised to her co-star Josh Hartnett, adding another humorous moment to the conversation.

Hathaway also addressed the film’s intimate scenes, taking an equally light-hearted approach. She joked:

“We all kissed each other. It’s a miracle nobody got sick. Let’s put it that way.”

The comments have added to the playful buzz surrounding the film as audiences wait to see how the adaptation handles the complicated relationships and intimate moments from Colleen Hoover’s novel.

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What Is Verity About?

Verity is based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel of the same name. The story follows Lowen Ashleigh, played by Dakota Johnson, a struggling writer who receives an unusual professional opportunity.

Lowen is brought to the secluded Crawford family estate to complete the books of celebrated author Verity Crawford, portrayed by Anne Hathaway. Verity is unable to finish the series herself, leaving Lowen with the task of examining her work and attempting to continue it.

However, Lowen soon discovers disturbing autobiographical material that appears to contain deeply unsettling revelations about Verity and her family.

As Lowen becomes increasingly drawn into the Crawford household, the boundaries between truth and fiction begin to blur. Her relationship with Verity’s husband, Jeremy Crawford, played by Josh Hartnett, further complicates the situation.

The story combines psychological suspense, attraction, manipulation and obsession, leaving Lowen questioning what she can actually believe.

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Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett Lead the Film

The film brings together Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett in its central roles.

Hathaway plays Verity Crawford, the acclaimed author whose mysterious writings become the centre of Lowen’s investigation. Johnson portrays Lowen Ashleigh, while Hartnett plays Jeremy Crawford.

Their characters form the complicated emotional core of the story, with Lowen caught between her professional responsibilities, her growing attraction and the increasingly disturbing secrets surrounding the Crawford family.

Michael Showalter Directs Verity

Verity is directed by Michael Showalter and is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, with Sony Pictures Releasing International handling distribution.

The adaptation has attracted attention largely because Hoover’s novel already has a substantial readership, creating considerable curiosity about how its suspenseful and intimate material will translate to the screen.

The teaser has offered audiences an early glimpse of the film’s tone while keeping many of its central mysteries under wraps.

When Will Verity Release in India?

According to the supplied release information, Verity is scheduled to arrive in Indian theatres on October 2, 2026.

With Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway at the centre of the adaptation, the film is expected to draw attention from both Colleen Hoover readers and viewers interested in psychological thrillers.

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