Catherine Zeta-Jones to Star in Twisted Marriage Counselor Thriller "Cupid"

The Help director Tate Taylor helms the psychological thriller about a couple's dangerous weekend retreat with an unconventional therapist.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Catherine Zeta-Jones is set to play a twisted marriage counselor in the new psychological thriller "Cupid" from director Tate Taylor. The film follows a couple trying to repair their marriage during a weekend retreat at the home of an offbeat therapist, played by Zeta-Jones. As the counselor's methods become increasingly dangerous, the couple's hopeful reset turns into a full-blown nightmare.

Why it matters

"Cupid" marks a return to thriller territory for director Tate Taylor after his 2019 horror film "Ma". The project also reunites Taylor with the writing team behind Olivia Wilde's "Don't Worry Darling", adding to the anticipation for this contained genre piece with a global star in Zeta-Jones.

The details

Filming for "Cupid" is slated for late summer into early fall in Natchez, Mississippi. The screenplay is written by the Van Dyke brothers, who co-wrote "Don't Worry Darling" alongside Katie Silberman. Taylor, John Norris, and Ryan Donnell Smith are producing the thriller, which is being handled for international sales by Upgrade.

  • Filming is scheduled for late summer into early fall of 2026.
  • The project will be launched at the European Film Market.

The players

Catherine Zeta-Jones

An acclaimed Welsh actress known for roles in films like "Chicago" and "The Mask of Zorro".

Tate Taylor

The director of "The Help" and "Ma" is returning to the thriller genre with "Cupid".

The Van Dyke brothers

The screenwriters who co-wrote the script for "Cupid" alongside Katie Silberman.

Upgrade

The production company handling international sales for "Cupid".

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What they’re saying

“You may never want to seek counselling again. 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.”

— Tate Taylor, Director

“'Cupid' brings together stellar talent on both sides of the camera. 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.”

— Jonathan Kier, Upgrade

What’s next

The project will be launched at the European Film Market, where Upgrade will handle international sales.

The takeaway

"Cupid" promises to be a tense and thrilling exploration of the dangers of unconventional therapy, with the talented Catherine Zeta-Jones leading the way under the direction of Tate Taylor, who is returning to the thriller genre after his previous success with "Ma".