A24 has unveiled the official trailer for Mother Mary, the stylish new music drama led by Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, and directed by acclaimed filmmaker David Lowery. Known for his poetic storytelling in The Green Knight and A Ghost Story, Lowery returns with an ambitious character study set in the high-pressure world of fame, artistry and identity.
Hathaway Plays a Pop Star in Crisis
In Mother Mary, Hathaway stars as a global pop sensation whose world unravels after she abruptly walks away from a major tour. Searching for a sense of purpose beyond the spotlight, she turns to Sam — a fashion designer and former friend who shaped her public persona — played by the magnetic Michaela Coel.
The trailer teases a story steeped in emotion, reinvention and creative tension, with Lowery blending music, mentorship and melancholy in his trademark atmospheric style.
A Music Powerhouse Behind the Scenes
The film boasts an impressive lineup of original music written by industry heavyweights Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX and FKA Twigs — the latter also making an appearance in the film.
The supporting cast includes rising stars and fan favourites such as:
- Hunter Schafer
- Kaia Gerber
- Alba Baptista
- Jessica Brown Findlay
- Sian Clifford
- Atheena Frizzell
With this ensemble, Mother Mary is shaping up to be both a character-driven drama and a music-centric spectacle.
Anne Hathaway on Transforming for the Role
In an earlier interview with Vogue, Hathaway opened up about the vulnerable process of embodying her character. She said the part demanded total surrender:
“What struck me right away is that you can’t ‘perform’ Mother Mary. You have to become material David could craft with. I had to submit to being a beginner… showing up every day knowing you’re going to suck — and it has to be okay.”
She compared the experience to shedding layers in order to rebuild confidence and craft, calling it a “hard but welcome transformation.”
Michaela Coel Praises Hathaway’s Commitment
Coel, who shared several emotionally charged scenes with Hathaway, spoke about her co-star’s courage on set:
“It’s very brave work that she’s done. The physicality she had to learn… the pressure of the day… and then to keep doing it, take after take — that requires a lot of strength. Gallons and tons.”
Her comments suggest that the film involves demanding performance sequences, elevating the drama beyond traditional music storytelling.
Release Date
Mother Mary hits theatres in April 2026, marking one of A24’s most anticipated releases of the year.
