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Adele's Acting Debut: Why Her Role in Tom Ford's 'Cry to Heaven' Shocks Fans

Adele is making her highly anticipated acting debut in an exciting new project. She'll star in Tom Ford's adaptation of Anne Rice's novel "Cry to Heaven." The film features an impressive ensemble cast including Nicholas Hoult and Colin Firth. Production begins in 2026 with locations in London and Rome.

Key Points: Adele Acting Debut in Tom Ford Anne Rice Cry to Heaven

  • Film adaptation of Anne Rice's 1982 novel about castrated opera singers
  • Tom Ford writes, directs and produces his third feature film
  • Massive ensemble cast includes Nicholas Hoult and Colin Firth
  • Production begins in London and Rome for fall 2026 release
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Adele to make her acting debut in Tom Ford's adaptation of Anne Rice's 'Cry to Heaven'

Adele makes her acting debut in Tom Ford's adaptation of Anne Rice's 'Cry to Heaven' alongside Nicholas Hoult and Colin Firth. Filming begins 2026.

"Guido Maffeo is castrated at age 6 and enters the conservatory. He becomes a star until he loses his voice. - Anne Rice novel synopsis"

Washington DC, November 12

Singer Adele is set to make her acting debut in a new movie from director and fashion designer Tom Ford titled 'Cry to Heaven', according to People.

The movie is adapted from author Anne Rice's 1982 book, which follows "two men castrated to ensure their perfect soprano voices" in 18th-century Italy, according to the author's website.

She will be seen along with Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ciaran Hinds, George MacKay, Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Paul Bettany, Owen Cooper, Daniel Quinn-Toye, Hunter Schafer, Josephine Thiesen, Thandiwe Newton, Theodore Pellerin, Daryl McCormack, Cassian Bilton, Hauk Hannenmann and Lux Pascal, according to multiple outlets.

Ford wrote the movie's screenplay and will also direct and produce the film. The movie will begin filming in London and Rome for an intended fall 2026 release.

Cry to Heaven will mark Ford's third feature film as a writer, producer and director. He made his debut in 2009 with A Single Man, which starred Firth and Hoult.

Rice's book, Cry to Heaven, follows two men, Guido Maffeo and Tonio Treshi, whose lives become intertwined in Venice when Guido takes him on as a student as Tonio pursues his dream of singing, according to People.

"Guido Maffeo is castrated at age 6 and enters the conservatory. He becomes a star until he loses his voice. When his voice is gone, he becomes a teacher, searching for a boy who can fulfil his lost dream," reads a synopsis for the novel, in part.

Adele completed a residency in Las Vegas in November 2024 and hinted throughout last fall that she would be taking a break from the public eye after it ended. She most recently stepped out at a Formula One Grand Prix event in Texas in October, according to People.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Tom Ford directing and Adele acting - what an interesting combination! The cast looks amazing with so many talented actors. Looking forward to seeing this when it releases in 2026. The historical setting in Italy should be visually stunning.
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Sarah B
I have mixed feelings about this. While I love Adele's music, the subject matter seems quite dark and sensitive. Castration to preserve voices is a disturbing historical practice. Hope they handle this topic with the sensitivity it deserves.
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Arjun K
As an Indian classical music lover, this reminds me of how voice preservation has been approached differently across cultures. The film's premise is fascinating but also heartbreaking. Hope Adele does justice to her role! 🤞
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Michael C
Tom Ford's previous films were visually spectacular, so I have high expectations. The casting of Adele is bold - she has great stage presence but acting is different. The 2026 release gives them plenty of time to get it right.
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Neha E
The story sounds so tragic - a teacher searching for a boy to fulfill his lost dream after being castrated. This could be a powerful commentary on ambition and sacrifice. Excited to see how Indian audiences receive this international production.

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