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 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…