Overview
- A feature adaptation of Anne Rice’s 1982 novel is in preproduction in London and Rome, with principal photography slated for January 2026.
- The period drama set in 18th-century Italy centers on the opera world and is targeting a northern-hemisphere autumn 2026 release.
- The ensemble includes Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ciarán Hinds, George MacKay, Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Paul Bettany and Owen Cooper.
- Additional cast reported includes Thandiwe Newton, Hunter Schafer, Lux Pascal, Daniel Quinn-Toye, Josephine Thiesen, Theodore Pellerin, Daryl McCormack, Cassian Bilton and Hauk Hannenmann.
- Variety first reported Adele’s casting, and Deadline reported that Tom Ford is financing the film independently and will seek a distributor after the shoot.