Overview
- Ford wrote, will direct and produce the historical drama set in 18th-century Italy, adapting Rice’s 1982 novel.
- The project is in pre-production in London and Rome, with principal photography slated to begin in January 2026.
- A large ensemble joins Adele, including Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Colin Firth, Paul Bettany, Hunter Schafer and Thandiwe Newton.
- Specific roles and a distributor have not been announced, and Ford is self-financing with plans to shop the film after completion.
- A fall 2026 release is targeted, aligning with Adele’s previously stated break from new music after her Las Vegas residency.