A Star Is Reborn: Adele Trades Music for the Silver Screen in an Upcoming Tom Ford Film
This project is already looking like one of the most anticipated events of 2026 for fans of cinema, fashion, and Adele's talent.
The film world is preparing for one of the decade's most highly anticipated debuts. Adele, a Grammy-winning singer and one of the most successful contemporary artists, has signed on to star in Tom Ford's new project.
After announcing a break from music, Adele has apparently decided to focus on her acting career.
Her first full-length film will be a large-scale adaptation of Anne Rice's novel, Cry to Heaven, directed by the founder of the eponymous fashion house.
Adele Will Play One of the Main Roles in Tom Ford's Upcoming Movie 'Cry to Heaven'
Adele's role won't be limited to a cameo – she will play a key role in the movie. This will be her first major role – her only previous acting experience was playing herself in the TV series Ugly Betty almost two decades ago.
This news confirms the singer's intentions to take a hiatus from her music career to pursue new challenges.
What Will 'Cry to Heaven' Be About?
Cry to Heaven is a film adaptation of Anne Rice's 1982 novel of the same name. Rice was the author of the iconic Interview with the Vampire and The Witching Hour.
Set in 18th-century Italy, the movie will tell the passionate story of two men – a Venetian nobleman and a castrated opera singer – whose lives unexpectedly and dramatically become entwined.
It will be Tom Ford's third movie as director, following the critically acclaimed A Single Man, starring Colin Firth, and the stylish thriller Nocturnal Animals, starring Amy Adams.
Who Else Is in the Cast of 'Cry to Heaven'?
In addition to Adele, Ford has assembled a stellar cast, including his regular collaborators and newcomers.
Confirmed cast members include Nicholas Hoult, who worked with the director on A Single Man, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who starred in Nocturnal Animals, and Colin Firth who played the main role in A Single Man.
They will be joined by renowned actors Ciarán Hinds, George MacKay, Mark Strong, and Paul Bettany. The film will also feature Owen Cooper, Daniel Quinn-Toye, Hunter Schafer, Josephine Thiesen, Thandiwe Newton, Theodore Pellerin, and Daryl McCormack.
What Else Do We Know About 'Cry to Heaven'?
Pre-production work is currently underway in London and Rome. Filming of Cry to Heaven is scheduled for January 2026, with an expected premiere in the fall of that year.
Notably, Tom Ford is financing this ambitious project himself and plans to find a distributor after its completion, which indicates his confidence in the outcome.
