Academy Award-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has signed on to star in the psychological thriller Cupid, directed by Tate Taylor.
The project was confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. Taylor is best known for films such as The Help and The Girl on the Train.
A marriage counsellor with dangerous methods
In Cupid, Zeta-Jones plays an unconventional marriage counsellor whose techniques go far beyond traditional therapy. The story centres on a couple on the verge of divorce who spend a weekend at the counsellor’s home, hoping to repair their relationship that is on brink.
What begins as a sincere attempt at reconciliation soon takes a disturbing turn, as the counsellor’s increasingly cruel and manipulative methods push the couple into a dangerous psychological situation.
Script and filming details
The film is based on a screenplay by the Van Dyke brothers, who earlier wrote Don’t Worry Darling. Tate Taylor will direct the film, with production expected to begin in late summer or early fall 2026 in Natchez, Mississippi.
Director Tate Taylor on the project
Speaking about the film, Taylor said, “This movie, Cupid? Let’s just say… you may never want to seek counseling again. Or perhaps you will, assuming you can handle it. I’m thrilled to take this journey with Catherine. There is no better artist to bring this unique thriller to life,” as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter.
Production and global sales
The psychological thriller will be produced by John Norris, Tate Taylor, and Ryan Donnell Smith. International sales will be handled by Upgrade, which is set to present the film to buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin this week.
CAA Media Finance, which arranged the film’s financing, will oversee distribution rights in the United States.
Commenting on the project, Upgrade’s Jonathan Kier said, “‘Cupid’ brings together stellar talent on both sides of the camera. This is a smart, contained genre film with real scale in the marketplace, with a global star and a director who has consistently delivered successful, audience-driven thrillers,” according to Variety.