US EditionTom Ford to Direct Adele in Anne Rice Adaptation
Tom Ford returns to directing with a star-studded adaptation of Anne Rice’s novel, featuring Adele’s acting debut and filming set for London and Rome in early 2026.
- On Nov 12, 2025, Tom Ford announced he is returning to film to write, direct, and produce an adaptation of Anne Rice's Cry to Heaven, marking his first feature in nearly a decade at the American Film Market.
- Having eyed the project since last year, Tom Ford sold his fashion label for $2.8BN and decided to self‑finance the film to maintain creative control.
- Singing superstar Adele will make her film acting debut in a star-studded ensemble including Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor‑Johnson, Colin Firth, Ciarán Hinds, Paul Bettany, Mark Strong, and Hunter Schafer.
- Pre‑production is underway in London and Rome, with principal photography set to begin next year and a late autumn 2026 release suggesting festival premiere and awards positioning.
- A Single Man earned an Oscar nomination and 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, while Nocturnal Animals won the Venice Film Festival Grand Jury Prize and scored 74% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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The Daily GazetteAdele to make film debut in Tom Ford’s first movie in a decade
Adele will jump from stage to screen, making her film debut in Tom Ford’s new film, currently slated for a fall 2026 release, as the powerhouse crooner shelves music for the time being. The 16-time Grammy winner, 37, will appear in the 64-year-old designer and director’s self-financed adaptation of Anne Rice’s “Cry to Heaven,” per Deadline. Related Articles ‘Devil Wears Prada 2′ teaser released on Anne Hathaway’s birthday …
Adele uses her musical pause and tries herself as an actress at the side of many movie stars. The role of the singer is still secret, but the novel promises music.
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IndexWhile Adele is taking a break from music, she's taking on new creative challenges. The British singer will be making her acting debut in the film adaptation of the novel Cry to Heaven, to be directed by fashion designer Tom Ford.
She is a singer – and now also an actress: Adele will play in the costume film «Cry to Heaven».
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