Adele is stepping into acting for the first time in a new film by Tom Ford. This film, Cry to Heaven, is based on Anne Rice’s 1982 novel. It’s set in 18th century Italy and tells the story of two men—a Venetian noble and a castrated maestro from Calabria—striving to make it in the opera world.
Adele will share the screen with stars like Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Colin Firth. The film is Ford’s third after his acclaimed works, A Single Man and Nocturnal Animals. Ford has expressed a strong desire to focus on filmmaking instead of fashion, stating, “Fashion is a younger man’s game.” He believes this new direction will bring him more joy in the years ahead.
Cry to Heaven is currently in pre-production, with filming set to start in January 2024. It’s expected to hit theaters in late 2026. Interestingly, this isn’t Adele’s first brush with acting. She was previously linked to a different film, The Death and Life of John F. Donovan, but did not end up in the final cut.
In recent years, interest in Anne Rice’s works has surged, with TV adaptations of her novels like Interview with the Vampire and Mayfair Witches capturing audiences’ attention. According to a 2022 survey, 67% of viewers showed a preference for such adaptations over original content.
Fans are buzzing about Adele’s debut. Social media is lighting up with excitement, with many eager to see how she takes on this new role. As she hinted in the past, acting has intrigued her, and now it seems she is ready to fully embrace this challenge.
With a rich story and a talented cast, Cry to Heaven is shaping up to be a film to watch. You can read more about it on Deadline here and find deeper insights in the New York Times Book Review here.
