David Lowery's 'Mother Mary' with Anne Hathaway as a Twilight Taylor Swift
David Lowery's upcoming film 'Mother Mary' stars Anne Hathaway as a pop singer inspired by Taylor Swift, with concert scenes influenced by Swift's 2018 Reputation tour. Lowery, known for 'A Ghost Story', describes the character as 'like me, if I were a pop star right now', and admits to being a 'big fan' of Swift but 'older'. The film explores the double life forced by fame culture, a theme Lowery finds personally resonant. The movie is anticipated as possibly his most personal work, and has generated buzz for its unexpected take on celebrity. The film's development and promotion have been marked by the notable connection to Swift, though Lowery has been more specific in interviews, stating he wanted Mother Mary to be like himself as a pop star. The film is set to be released in the near future, with Hathaway in the lead role.
Key facts
- Anne Hathaway stars as Mother Mary, a pop singer based on Taylor Swift.
- The concert scenes are inspired by Taylor Swift's 2018 Reputation tour.
- Director David Lowery (born 1980 in Milwaukee) describes the character as 'like me, if I were a pop star right now'.
- Lowery declares himself a 'big fan' of Swift but 'older'.
- The film is directed by David Lowery, known for 'A Ghost Story'.
- The film explores the double life forced by fame culture.
- The film is considered potentially Lowery's most personal work.
- The film's development and promotion have been marked by the connection to Taylor Swift.
Entities
Artists
- Anne Hathaway
- David Lowery
- Taylor Swift
Locations
- Milwaukee