Fan CastingBeneath the Shadows

Beneath the Shadows is a 2026 American psychological thriller film written, produced, and directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Anne Hathaway. In the film, Hathaway portrays a brilliant forensic scientist who takes matters into her own hands in order to find the murderer of her husband, temporarily becoming a serial killer in the process and the most cunning enemy of a cynical police officer, but at the same time, the only person who will deduce and understand his true nature. The supporting cast includes Michael Shannon, Jeffrey Wright, Clancy Brown, Piper Rubio, and Patrick Wilson. Beneath the Shadows was released on October 28th, 2026; the film became a box-office success, grossing $891 million worldwide, and received generally positive reviews from critics and was very well-received by audiences, with Hathaway's performance and the dark tone being widely acclaimed. A sequel was announced and is currently in development with Hathaway and Rubio set to return.