Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway is set to star in and executive produce the upcoming limited series Fear Not, created by writer Bash Doran, it was announced on January 15. The series will stream on Paramount+ and centers on a harrowing true crime story that blends faith and resilience.
Story of Serial Killer Stephen Morin and His Captive Margy Palm
Fear Not dramatizes the story of serial killer Stephen Morin, who has been linked to more crimes than Ted Bundy, and the extraordinary relationship he developed with Margy Palm, the final woman he kidnapped. What began as a deadly abduction turned into an unexpected connection fueled by compassion and prayer. Margy Palm’s faith and belief in Morin’s potential for change shaped their unusual bond, which endured even after she was freed and Morin was sentenced to death.
“Fear Not tells the story of prolific serial killer Stephen Morin — accused of more crimes than Ted Bundy — and the unlikely bond he formed with Margy Palm (Hathaway), the last woman he ever kidnapped. Morin’s abduction of Palm, which started as a deadly captive situation, took an unlikely turn; one which included compassion, prayer, and profound courage. Palm’s devotion to her faith and her insistence that Morin could be transformed, became the impetus of a relationship that lasted long after Palm was returned to safety — until Morin received the death penalty.”
– Bash Doran, Writer
Based on a Recent True Story from Vanity Fair
The show draws inspiration from the 2023 Vanity Fair article titled True Crime, True Faith: The Serial Killer and the Texas Mom Who Stopped Him, which explores Margy Palm’s role in confronting Morin’s violent past and how her spiritual conviction influenced the outcome of their encounter.
“True Crime, True Faith: The Serial Killer and the Texas Mom Who Stopped Him.”
– Source Title
Looking Ahead: Anne Hathaway’s Busy Year in 2026
Beyond Fear Not, Anne Hathaway is poised for a prominent 2026 with multiple major films lined up, including The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Odyssey, Verity, and Mother Mary. Her involvement in this new series adds a different and intense dimension to her diverse acting career.
