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Adele Steps Into the Spotlight Again with Tom Ford’s Bold New Film
A new chapter for one of the world’s most recognisable voices
Adele has never been a stranger to creative shifts. After stepping away from her global run of hits and closing the curtain on her Weekends with Adele residency in 2024, she explained that she needed time to explore other artistic spaces. Now, at thirty-seven, the Grammy-winning singer is taking a new step in her career with her first major film role.
Her acting debut will be in Cry to Heaven, a cinematic adaptation of Anne Rice’s 1982 novel. The story takes viewers into the expressive world of eighteenth-century Italy, where the life of a Venetian noble becomes connected with that of a castrated opera singer. Many fans have shared their excitement online about seeing her move into film, especially after her extended break from the spotlight.
A star-studded cast and a director with a loyal following
The film is written and directed by Tom Ford, a name well known both in fashion and in cinema. After earning recognition with A Single Man and Nocturnal Animals, Ford took almost a decade away from directing. His return with Cry to Heaven marks his third feature and comes after selling his fashion empire to Estée Lauder in 2022, a move he said would allow him to focus on filmmaking for the next twenty years.
Cry to Heaven brings together an impressive cast. Thandiwe Newton, Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Colin Firth, and Paul Bettany are all attached to the project. With a cast of this scale, the film has quickly caught the attention of audiences who follow Ford’s work.
From the stage to film sets in London and Rome
Filming begins in mid-January in London and Rome, two locations that reflect the elegance and artistic heritage found in the story itself. The release is scheduled for the final quarter of 2026, giving fans something to look forward to as Adele enters this new phase of her career.
With her last album, 30, released in 2021, this step into acting follows the period of creative exploration she said she wanted to undertake.
What Tom Ford brings to the moment
In an online interview, Ford shared that making his previous films gave him tremendous joy. His earlier work was praised for its precision and emotional tone, and Cry to Heaven is expected to reflect the same attention to detail. With Adele joining the ensemble, the film has already drawn international interest.
Looking ahead
Adele’s acting debut is a significant shift in her creative journey. Cry to Heaven is shaping up to be an important release, not only because of its accomplished cast but also because it introduces a new dimension to an artist known primarily for her music. With filming about to begin, fans around the world will be watching closely to see how this next chapter unfolds.
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