Catherine Zeta-Jones to Play Unorthodox Marriage Counselor in Thriller ‘Cupid’ for Director Tate Taylor and ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Writers
Oscar and Tony winner Catherine Zeta-Jones is set to star in the psychological thriller “Cupid,” portraying a marriage counselor whose methods push a fractured relationship into increasingly dangerous territory.
The film will be directed by Tate Taylor (“Ma,” “The Girl on the Train,” “The Help”) from a screenplay by the Van Dyke brothers (“Don’t Worry Darling”).
“Cupid” follows a couple whose relationship is on the rocks as they try, over one weekend, to repair their marriage at the home of a seemingly helpful but unorthodox marriage counselor (Zeta-Jones). What starts out as a hopeful endeavor quickly turns dark as her methods become crueler and more dangerous.
Filming is being lined up for late summer-early fall 2026 in Natchez, Miss. John Norris and Taylor will be producing alongside Ryan Donnell Smith.
“This movie, ‘Cupid’? Let’s just say… you may never want to seek counseling again,” said Taylor. “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.”
Upgrade will be launching international sales at EFM. CAA Media Finance, which arranged financing for the film, is handling U.S. distribution rights.
“’Cupid’ brings together stellar talent on both sides of the camera,” said Upgrade’s Jonathan Kier. “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, and we’re excited to launch it at EFM.”
Zeta-Jones is represented by UTA; Taylor by CAA and Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Feldman, Rogal, Shikora & Clark; and the Van Dykes by WME.
The film will be directed by Tate Taylor (“Ma,” “The Girl on the Train,” “The Help”) from a screenplay by the Van Dyke brothers (“Don’t Worry Darling”).
“Cupid” follows a couple whose relationship is on the rocks as they try, over one weekend, to repair their marriage at the home of a seemingly helpful but unorthodox marriage counselor (Zeta-Jones). What starts out as a hopeful endeavor quickly turns dark as her methods become crueler and more dangerous.
Filming is being lined up for late summer-early fall 2026 in Natchez, Miss. John Norris and Taylor will be producing alongside Ryan Donnell Smith.
“This movie, ‘Cupid’? Let’s just say… you may never want to seek counseling again,” said Taylor. “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.”
Upgrade will be launching international sales at EFM. CAA Media Finance, which arranged financing for the film, is handling U.S. distribution rights.
“’Cupid’ brings together stellar talent on both sides of the camera,” said Upgrade’s Jonathan Kier. “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, and we’re excited to launch it at EFM.”
Zeta-Jones is represented by UTA; Taylor by CAA and Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Feldman, Rogal, Shikora & Clark; and the Van Dykes by WME.