Overview
- Ford is writing, directing and producing through his Fade To Black banner, with financing coming from his own funds and distribution to be sought after completion.
- The production is in pre-production in London and Rome, with principal photography scheduled to begin in mid-January 2026.
- A star-studded ensemble joins Adele, including Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Colin Firth, Paul Bettany, Thandiwe Newton, Hunter Schafer and Owen Cooper.
- The film adapts Anne Rice’s 1982 novel set in 18th‑century Italy’s opera world, centered on intersecting lives shaped by the castrati tradition.
- Adele’s specific role has not been disclosed, marking her first feature acting turn following a break from releasing new music after her 2024 residencies.