Anne Hathaway steps into the spotlight as a powerhouse pop icon in the highly anticipated feature film “Mother Mary”, a bold, music-driven drama set to shake up the genre. The movie is a sweeping pop melodrama that draws inspiration from real-life megastars like Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga.
Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyDirected by David Lowery (“The Green Knight,” “A Ghost Story”), the film follows a fictional pop star and her deeply complex relationship with a fashion designer, played by Michaela Coel. According to Deadline, it’s being described as an “epic pop melodrama.”
A Lesbian Power Couple at the Heart of the Story
(Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)In “Mother Mary,” Hathaway and Coel will portray a bold, emotionally intense lesbian power couple, navigating fame, ambition, and creative pressure. Coel, acclaimed for her BAFTA-winning role in “I May Destroy You”, plays a chic designer who shapes Hathaway’s onstage image.
(Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney)The two share a fiery bond that’s both artistic and romantic — and tested throughout the film. “It felt like shooting Apocalypse Now,” director Lowery told Vogue about filming an intense scene. “At one point Anne [Hathaway] broke down and said, ‘I have to apologise, because I think what’s going to come out of me will hurt you,’ and Michaela [Coel] took her hands and said, ‘I love you, I trust you.’”
Hathaway Trains Like a Pop Star, Embraces Vulnerability
Hathaway is going all-in for the role, learning choreography and exploring emotional depths. “I had to submit to being a beginner,” she told Vogue. “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.”
She also opened up about the physical challenges of the transformation: “My body was so locked up, I literally couldn’t take a deep breath. I’d been trying to open that space for years, and I thought it was physically impossible. All my breath, it was stuck.”
Michaela Coel Immerses Herself in the Role
(Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)To dive into her character, Michaela Coel reportedly frequented techno clubs in Cologne, Germany, even inviting Hathaway to join her during filming. Coel described the script as “vivid” and noted the emotional intensity that defined the experience for the entire cast.
A Star-Studded Cast & Music by Charli XCX & Jack Antonoff
(Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Coachella)Backing Hathaway’s pop persona is a powerhouse soundtrack featuring original music by Charli XCX and Jack Antonoff. This sets the stage for high-energy performances packed with emotional depth.
(Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images)As per W Magazine, the film also boasts a star-studded supporting cast, including Jessica Brown Findlay, Sian Clifford, Alba Baptista, FKA twigs, Kaia Gerber, and Hunter Schafer, adding even more buzz to an already stacked production.
Release Timeline for ‘Mother Mary’
While A24 has not yet confirmed a release date, “Mother Mary” is expected to premiere in 2026. With a high-concept storyline, a dynamic cast, and a rich musical landscape, the film is already generating awards buzz.
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