Adele Makes Her Move to the Big Screen
In a major career shift that has sent waves of excitement through the entertainment industry, Adele is set to make her acting debut. The celebrated singer, 37, will star in Cry to Heaven, the highly anticipated new film from Oscar-nominated director and fashion icon Tom Ford. This marks Ford's first feature film project in nearly ten years, making this collaboration one of the most talked-about productions on the horizon.
An Epic Tale and a Stellar Cast
Adapted from Anne Rice's 1982 novel of the same name, the film is a period piece set in 18th-century Italy. It follows the intertwined lives of a Venetian nobleman and a castrato singer, set against the backdrop of the opulent, sensual, and treacherous world of opera.
Adele is joining an extraordinary ensemble cast, a clear signal that Ford is pulling out all the stops for his cinematic return. The confirmed cast includes:
- Nicholas Hoult
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson
- Colin Firth
- Thandiwe Newton
- Ciaran Hinds
- Hunter Schafer
Tom Ford is not only directing the project but has also written the screenplay himself. He will produce the film through his production company, Fade to Black.
Why This Role is a Perfect Fit for Adele
This move to acting doesn't come as a complete surprise to keen followers of the artist. In a past interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Adele hinted at her ambition, stating, "There is one movie I want to do, but the guy whose movie it would be, he's not mentally ready to write the script for it." She added that she would periodically "bug him" about the project, confident she would "nail" the role.
She also revealed that she had turned down offers for musical biopics, finding them "too obvious" and a potential "disaster," preferring instead to wait for a unique and challenging part like this one.
Tom Ford's Acclaimed Filmmaking Return
Ford's departure from the fashion world to focus entirely on cinema has been a calculated decision. The 62-year-old creator told GQ that making films was "the most fun I've ever had in my entire life" and that he plans to spend the next two decades of his career behind the camera.
His track record is formidable. His directorial debut, A Single Man (2009), earned an Academy Award nomination and won a BAFTA. His follow-up, Nocturnal Animals (2016), won the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival and secured multiple BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.
Filming for Cry to Heaven is scheduled to begin in London and Rome early next year, with a theatrical release expected in late 2026. While Adele's specific character remains a closely guarded secret, her casting alongside such esteemed actors under the guidance of a visionary like Ford promises a cinematic event of the highest order.
