Tom Ford is returning to filmmaking for the first time in nearly a decade, and he’s bringing a strong cast with him. Deadline has confirmed that Ford will write, direct and produce the new film based on Anne Rice’s novel. cry to heaven — and yes, Lux Pascal, hunter schaferand adele All are officially members of the ensemble.
The sensual and operatic story of Anne Rice
Set in 18th century Italy, this novel tells the story of two men, a Venetian aristocrat and a young castrato singer, who collide in the world of opera. This story is filled with identity, desire, betrayal, and the search for personal freedom.
It’s rich, dramatic material, and fits perfectly with Ford’s long-standing interests in beauty, control, and the emotional lives of outsiders.
Large ensemble — with big queer energy.
Ford assembled his largest cast to date. According to deadlinestarring in the movie:
Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Adele, Ciarán Hinds, George MacKay, Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Paul Bettany, Owen Cooper, Daniel Quinn-Toye, Hunter Schaefer, Josephine Thiessen, Thandiwe Newton, Theodore Pellerin, Darryl McCormack, Cassian Bilton, Hawk Hanneman, Lux Pascal.
by sharing Instagram postPascal wrote how much this role and this moment meant to her.
“It was completely incredible to see the trailer for Tom Ford’s first film, A Single Man, and then buy my own ticket to go see it…now I’m part of this captivating vision.”
Her brother Pedro agreed, sharing three red hearts.
Honestly, seeing Schaefer and Pascal starring in the same project alongside Adele’s film debut is a standout moment.
ford’s first movie nocturnal animals
Ford hasn’t coached since. nocturnal animals In 2016 I was back in full control. He wrote the script, produced it through his company Fade to Black, and is putting his own money into the project to shoot it the way he wants.
Filming will begin in mid-January in London and Rome. Scheduled for release in late fall 2026.
Source: Gayety – gayety.com
