Singer Adele has been confirmed to star in *Cry to Heaven* , a film written, directed, and produced by Tom Ford through his company Fade To Black. This project is an adaptation of Anne Rice's novel of the same name, centering on the story of two men who have their testicles removed to maintain perfect soprano voices in 18th-century Italy. The film is currently in pre-production in London and Rome, with filming expected to begin in early 2026 and a release in late autumn of the same year.

Adele made her acting debut in Cry to Heaven , an adaptation of Anne Rice's novel.
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The role of the "Hello" singer is still being kept secret. Previously, the 37-year-old singer seemed to have no acting experience, except for a cameo in "Ugly Betty" in the 2000s and her own music videos. With "Cry to Heaven ," the British star is expected to showcase her acting abilities after more than 15 years in music and numerous Grammy and Oscar awards.
Besides Adele, the project also features a star-studded cast: Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Colin Firth, Paul Bettany, Hunter Schafer, Thandiwe Newton, George MacKay, Mark Strong, Ciarán Hinds, Owen Cooper, Daniel Quinn-Toye, Josephine Thiesen, Theodore Pellerin, Cassian Bilton, Hauk Hannenmann, and Lux Pascal. Many of the actors have previously worked with Ford, such as Colin Firth ( A Single Man ) and Aaron Taylor-Johnson ( Nocturnal Animals ), contributing to the impressive team.

Previously, the female artist surprised fans by announcing an indefinite hiatus from singing.
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Cry to Heaven follows the journey of Guido Maffeo, who was orally removed as a child and became a music star before losing his voice. Guido then spends his life searching for a student who can fulfill his unfinished dream. The story touches upon identity, love, betrayal, and the yearning for freedom – familiar themes in Tom Ford's film and fashion .
This marks Ford's return to the big screen in nearly a decade since Nocturnal Animals (2016). The 64-year-old designer is self-funding the entire project, not collaborating with any film studios, in order to maintain maximum creative control. Previously, he sold his Tom Ford fashion brand to Estée Lauder for $2.83 billion, securing the resources to carry out the project independently.
Adele is currently taking a break from singing after her Weekends with Adele tour in Las Vegas, USA (which ended in November 2024). Her most recent appearance was at the F1 Grand Prix in Texas, USA, last October. With Cry to Heaven , audiences will witness Adele exploring a completely new side of herself, transitioning from the music stage to the big screen, opening the next chapter in her diverse artistic career.
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