Anne Hathaway released a new single titled Burial last Thursday, connected to her upcoming A24 film Mother Mary. The song, co-written by Hathaway alongside Charli XCX, George Daniel, and Jack Antonoff, marks Hathaway’s musical participation in the project.
The Sound and Visuals of “Burial”
The synth-pop track features Hathaway’s voice, repeating the phrase this is your burial throughout its duration. A24 shared a 30-second preview titled Greatest Hits on YouTube, which depicts Hathaway performing onstage as a pop star, giving insight into the film’s musical dimension.
Plot Overview of Mother Mary and Key Cast Members
In Mother Mary, Hathaway plays a fictional pop star reconnecting with her former close friend, Sam Anselm, portrayed by Michaela Coel. Sam once designed costumes for Hathaway’s character before their estrangement. Their reunion occurs ahead of a major comeback concert in the storyline.
Directed by David Lowery, the film is described 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, contributing to an ensemble that supports the film’s thematic and artistic ambitions.
Anne Hathaway’s Perspective on Her Musical Journey
Reflecting on the process of embracing music for the film, Hathaway shared with Vogue,
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,
Anne Hathaway 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 Background and Broader Soundtrack Contributions
Known for her Academy Award-winning role as Fantine in Les Misérables, Hathaway has previous experience in musical performances, such as singing I Dreamed a Dream. She has also contributed musically in films like Ella Enchanted and The Princess Diaries 2.
Besides Burial, Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff, and FKA twigs collaborated on the soundtrack for Mother Mary. The soundtrack, titled Mother Mary: Greatest Hits, includes seven songs sung by Hathaway, featuring tracks such as Holy Spirit, My Mouth Is Lonely For You, Dark Cradle, Blue Flame, and Cut Ties.
Charli XCX’s Recent Musical Film Involvements
Charli XCX continues her streak of composing for films, recently working on the soundtrack for a Margot Robbie-led remake of Wuthering Heights. She also appeared in her own mockumentary called The Moment, highlighting her expanding role in the music and film industries.
Release Information for the Film and Soundtrack
Mother Mary is set to debut in select theaters on April 17, with a wider release following on April 24. The film’s soundtrack will be available from April 17 via A24 Music, offering audiences a full experience of the project’s musical and cinematic fusion.
