What's Inside?
- Anne Hathaway undergoes intense transformation for a demanding lead role in 'Mother Mary.'
- 'Mother Mary' by David Lowery blends music, drama, and striking visuals.
- Strong creative team shapes a unique and immersive cinematic experience.
A24 presents Mother Mary, starring Oscar-winning Anne Hathaway in the lead. Anne is expected to deliver her standout performance in the psychological drama-thriller and musical. As it is set to release, Hathaway’s look is splendid, receiving reactions from fans online. Here is all you need to know about Mother Mary.
What is Mother Mary about?
Anne Hathaway stars as Mary, a pop icon who abruptly cancels her tour after an emotional breakdown and reconnects with her old friend and designer, Sam (Michaela Coel), who once shaped her diva image.
The official synopsis reads as follows:
“Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary (Anne Hathaway) reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel) on the eve of her comeback performance.”
Mother Mary Cast
Mother Mary Cast list:
| Actor | Character Name |
| Anne Hathaway | Mother Mary |
| Michaela Coel | Sam Anselm |
| Hunter Schafer | Hilda |
| FKA Twigs | Undisclosed |
| Atheena Frizzell | Emily |
| Kaia Gerber | Undisclosed |
| Jessica Brown Findlay | Tessa |
| Isaura Barbé-Brown | Kyla |
| Alba Baptista | Undisclosed |
| Sian Clifford | Jade |
Who Is Directing Mother Mary?
David Lowery, who has astonishing credits to his name, including The Green Knight, A Ghost Story, and Pete’s Dragon, wrote and directed Mother Mary.
Mother Mary is produced by Toby Halbrooks and Jeanie Igoe of Homebird Productions, alongside James M. Johnston and David Lowery of Sailor Bear Entertainment, as well as Jonas Katzenstein, Maximilian Leo, and Jonathan Saubach from Augenschein Filmproduktion. The project is backed in collaboration with Topic Studios and A24.
Is Mother Mary Based On True Events?
In his chat with Empire, director David Lowery shared that Taylor Swift played a key role in shaping Mother Mary. He called her Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour one of the finest concert films ever made. The team studied it closely to design large-scale stage moments on a tight budget.
Lowery even broke down songs from the Reputation era, frame by frame. This helped map out visual effects costs for each shot. He said they kept returning to Swift’s work as a guide while building their own stadium scenes.
He also imagined the lead character as a future version of Swift. Anne Hathaway later spoke about the challenge of the role in Vogue. She said the part demanded starting fresh and embracing failure.
“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.”
For her, the process was tough but rewarding.
Does Anne Hathaway Sing In Mother Mary?
Hathaway pushed herself hard to step into a full pop star role for Mother Mary. She trained in both singing and dance before filming began. In early footage, she performs on stage, moving in sync with dancers while singing a track by FKA Twigs.
Her dance prep was intense and nonstop. She worked closely with choreographer Dani Vitale, known for working with Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Halsey. Hathaway said movement shaped the character, so she spent long hours training daily.
The film’s music also brings major names together. Charli XCX and Jack Antonoff helped build the sound. Hathaway found strong inspiration in St. Vincent, whose layered persona guided her approach to the role.
Mother Mary Songs List And Where To Stream
Here is the track list for Mother Mary
| Song Title | Primary Artist(s) / Features | Co-Writers / Notable Contributors |
| Burial | Anne Hathaway | Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff, George Daniel |
| Everything is Romantic | Charli XCX (ft. Caroline Polachek) | — |
| Cheap Hotel | FKA twigs | — |
| Angel | Sevdaliza, Eartheater | — |
| Song for Clay (Disappear Here) | Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek | — |
| Dopamine | NEO 10Y | — |
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When Is Mother Mary Being Released?
Mother Mary is scheduled for release on April 17, 2026.
