Tom Ford to Direct Anne Rice's 'Cry to Heaven' Film Adaptation Starring Adele: All You Need to Know
Director Tom Ford is set to direct the film adaptation of Anne Rice's novel Cry to Heaven, with Adele making her debut in the movie. The film is currently in pre-production in London and Rome, with filming scheduled to start this month and a release date expected in late 2026. The novel is set in 18th century Italy and follows the intertwined lives of a Venetian noble and a castrated Opera singer. Rice's novels have been adapted into movies and TV series in the past, including Interview With the Vampire and Mayfair Witches.
Adele's role in the film has not been revealed yet, but the star-studded cast includes Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ciarán Hinds, George MacKay, Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Paul Bettany, Owen Cooper, and more. The film also features Daniel Quinn-Toye, Hunter Schafer, Josephine Thiesen, Thandiwe Newton, Theodore Pellerin, Daryl McCormack, Cassian Bilton, Hauk Hannenmann, and Lux Pascal. Tom Ford, known for his work in the fashion industry with Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, made his directorial debut with "A Single Man" in 2009, followed by "Nocturnal Animals" in 2016.
"Cry to Heaven" marks Ford's reunion with Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Colin Firth from his previous films. The movie is highly anticipated, given Ford's track record and the talented cast involved.