Last Thursday, Anne Hathaway unveiled her single titled Burial, a synth-pop track tied to her upcoming A24 movie Mother Mary. Hathaway collaborated on the song with Charli XCX, George Daniel, and Jack Antonoff, lending her voice to the haunting repeated phrase, “this is your burial.”
A24 shared a 30-second clip called Greatest Hits on YouTube, featuring Hathaway performing on stage as a fictional pop star, highlighting the visual and sonic world surrounding the track.
Plot and Cast Details of Mother Mary
Mother Mary centers on Hathaway’s character, a pop star who reconnects with her former best friend Sam Anselm, portrayed by Michaela Coel. Sam, once the star’s costume designer, reunites with her just prior to a major comeback show after years apart. The film is directed by David Lowery and characterized by A24 as a “psychosexual pop opera.”
The cast includes Hunter Schafer, Kaia Gerber, Alba Baptista, Jessica Brown Findlay, Isaura Barbé-Brown, Sian Clifford, and FKA twigs, all contributing to the film’s immersive and intense atmosphere.
Anne Hathaway’s Perspective on Embracing New Challenges
Reflecting on her experience as a novice singer in this project, Hathaway shared with Vogue the struggle and growth involved.
“I had to submit to being a beginner. The humility of that — showing up every day knowing you’re going to suck. And it has to be okay. You’re not ‘bad.’ You’re just a beginner,”
she said.
“Getting to that mindset — I had to shed some things that were hard to shed. It was welcome. But it was hard, the way transformational experiences can be hard.”
Hathaway’s Musical History and the Film’s Soundtrack
Anne Hathaway’s musical talents are well established, having won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2012 for her role as Fantine in Les Misérables, which included a powerful rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream.” She has also performed music in films such as Ella Enchanted and The Princess Diaries 2.
The soundtrack for Mother Mary extends beyond Burial, featuring seven songs mostly written by Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff, and FKA twigs. Hathaway delivers vocals across the album, which includes tracks like Holy Spirit, My Mouth Is Lonely For You, Dark Cradle, Blue Flame, and Cut Ties.
Charli XCX’s Ongoing Film Music Contributions
Charli XCX has recently increased her output in film music, working on several soundtracks including the Margot Robbie-led remake of Wuthering Heights. She also appeared in her own mockumentary, The Moment, demonstrating her expanding artistic reach beyond pop music.
Release Dates for Mother Mary and Associated Soundtrack
Mother Mary will open in select theaters on April 17 before expanding nationwide on April 24. Alongside the movie, A24 Music will release the full soundtrack on April 17, allowing listeners to experience Hathaway’s musical performance tied to the film’s intense narrative.
