British singer Adele, who announced a break from her music career in November last year, is preparing for her first appearance on the big screen. The artist will star in Tom Ford’s new film Cry to Heaven, an adaptation of Anne Rice’s 1982 novel of the same name – the author best known for Interview with the Vampire. The news was reported by Deadline.

Adele’s co-stars include Hunter Schafer, Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Colin Firth, Owen Cooper, Paul Bettany, Thandiwe Newton, George MacKay, and Mark Strong.

Set in 18th-century Italy, the story follows two young men: 15-year-old Venetian aristocrat Tonio Treschi and Guido Maffeo, a peasant from Calabria. Both dream of finding fame in the world of opera.

The film is scheduled for release in the fall of 2026.

Tom Ford retains full creative control over the project: he serves as director and producer through his own company Fade To Black, wrote the screenplay, and is also co-financing the film.

Cry to Heaven marks Ford’s third directorial effort. His previous works include the drama A Single Man (2009), starring Colin Firth, and the thriller Nocturnal Animals (2016), featuring Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The latter won the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival and received nine BAFTA nominations as well as three Golden Globe nods.

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British actress Kate Winslet is set to make her directorial debut in the near future. Moreover, the 49-year-old star will direct her first film based on a script written by her 21-year-old son, Joe Anders. According to Variety, the film will be a family drama titled Goodbye, June and will be released on Netflix.

Winslet will not only direct the film but will also appear on screen, playing one of the leading roles alongside Toni Collette and Helen Mirren. The cast will also include Johnny Flynn, Andrea Riseborough, and Timothy Spall.

Details of the plot are not yet disclosed, but it is reported that the story will revolve around «estranged siblings who come together under difficult circumstances».

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have been offered $60 million to star together in a new film. This controversial idea was proposed by producer Danny Rossner, known for the film The Sixth Element.

It seems Rossner is not concerned that the former couple is still struggling to resolve custody issues over their children and the management of their shared winery. He is also unfazed by the fact that organizers of the Venice Film Festival deliberately arranged the schedule to prevent Jolie and Pitt from crossing paths.

Rossner remains optimistic about convincing the ex-spouses to work together, offering a fee that is 50% higher than their current rates. The proposed fees, however, vary: $37 million for Pitt and $22 million for Jolie, which could potentially become another «bone of contention» between the actors.

«At the moment, I believe Pitt’s standard fee is between $20 and $25 million per film, while Angelina Jolie’s reaches $15 million. We are ready to offer them one and a half times more», the producer emphasized.

The film’s plot is set in Cannes during World War II. According to the director’s vision, Pitt would play the owner of the legendary Hotel Martinez, while Jolie would portray his beloved muse. In Rossner’s dreams, there is even a passionate scene between the two actors.

«There’s a love scene. It’s passionate but not vulgar», the producer admitted.

Well, let’s wish Rossner luck with his ambitious plans. While many of us would love to see a sequel to Mr. & Mrs. Smith, it seems like a far-fetched dream.