In a surprising career move that has excited fans worldwide, Adele is set to make her acting debut in an upcoming drama directed by renowned fashion designer and filmmaker Tom Ford.
Star-Studded Production Details
The 37-year-old singing sensation will appear in Cry To Heaven, an adaptation of Anne Rice's 1982 historical novel, according to industry reports from Deadline. The film project, which marks Ford's third feature film and his first in nearly a decade, is currently in pre-production in London and Rome this year. Principal photography is scheduled to begin in January, with an anticipated release date in late 2026.
Adele joins an impressive ensemble cast that includes breakout star Owen Cooper alongside established actors Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Thandiwe Newton, Colin Firth, Hunter Schafer, George MacKay, Daryl McCormack, Ciarán Hinds, and Paul Bettany. While the specific roles for each cast member remain undisclosed, the story is known to focus on two male sopranos within the 18th century Italian opera world.
Adele's Journey to the Silver Screen
Although this represents her first acting role in a feature film, Adele is no stranger to cinematic success. The Grammy-winning artist previously won an Oscar for her James Bond theme song 'Skyfall' in 2013, demonstrating her ability to cross between music and film industries successfully.
The British singer had previously expressed interest in acting following her collaboration with director Xavier Dolan, whom she described as her 'creative soul mate'. Dolan directed the music videos for her hit songs 'Hello' and 'Easy On Me', sparking Adele's enthusiasm for visual storytelling. 'I'm sure I'll get some flak for this, but I actually would like to act after working with Xavier,' she revealed in a 2015 radio interview. 'I would be in a film for him, definitely.'
Rumours had circulated about Adele potentially appearing in Dolan's 2018 film 'The Death and Life of John F. Donovan', though her involvement was ultimately limited to contributing a song to the movie's soundtrack.
New Chapter Following Music Hiatus
This acting venture comes at a significant moment in Adele's career. The singer is currently on an indefinite hiatus from music after concluding her Las Vegas residency last November. She explained to emotional fans that she had been touring and performing non-stop for almost three years and needed time to live the life she had been building.
'I have spent the last seven years building a new life for myself and I want to live it now,' Adele shared during her final show. 'I want to live my life that I've been building and I will miss you terribly.' She told attendees she wouldn't see them for an 'incredibly long time', though promised to hold them dear in her heart throughout her break.
During her time away from music, Adele has focused on co-parenting her 13-year-old son Angelo, whom she shares with ex-husband Simon Konecki, and her engagement to sports agent Rich Paul, with whom she's been romantically linked since 2021.
Tom Ford, who will write, produce, and direct 'Cry To Heaven', returns to filmmaking after his critically acclaimed previous works 'A Single Man' (2009) and 'Nocturnal Animals' (2016). This combination of Ford's distinctive visual style and Adele's powerful presence promises to create one of the most anticipated film projects of 2026.
