Cry to Heaven (film)

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Cry to Heaven
Directed by Tom Ford
Screenplay byTom Ford
Based on Cry to Heaven
by Anne Rice
Produced byTom Ford
Starring
Cinematography Benjamin Kračun
Production
company
Fade to Black
Release date
  • 2026 (2026)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cry to Heaven is an upcoming American historical drama film written, produced, and directed by Tom Ford. It is based on the 1982 novel of the same name by Anne Rice.

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Cast

Production

In August 2025, it was reported that Tom Ford would write, produce, and direct an adaptation of Cry to Heaven by Anne Rice. [1] In November 2025, Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Adele (making her acting debut), Ciarán Hinds, George MacKay, Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Paul Bettany, Owen Cooper, Daniel Quinn-Toye, Hunter Schafer, Josephine Thiesen, Thandiwe Newton, Théodore Pellerin, Daryl McCormack, Cassian Bilton, Hauk Hannemann, and Lux Pascal rounded out the cast. [2]

Principal photography began in January 19, 2026, in London and Rome, [3] with Benjamin Kračun serving as the cinematographer. [4]

Release

Cry to Heaven is expected to be released in late 2026. [5]

References

  1. Vandevert, John (August 10, 2025). "Opera Meets Film: Exploring Life As a Castrato in Tom Ford's 'Cry To Heaven'". Opera Wire. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  2. Kroll, Justin; Wiseman, Andreas (November 12, 2025). "Tom Ford Sets 'Cry To Heaven' As Next Film; Taps All-Star Cast With Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Adele, Owen Cooper & More". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  3. Diotaiuti, Carmen (January 16, 2026). "'Cry to Heaven': l'Italia barocca di Tom Ford. Inizio riprese a Roma e Caserta". Italy for Movies (in Italian). Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  4. "Benjamin Kračun Resume". Lux Artists. January 21, 2026. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  5. Dalton, Ben (December 8, 2025). "Nicholas Hoult looks forward to Tom Ford's Cry To Heaven' with Adele, Colin Firth: "A beautiful script"". Screen Daily . Retrieved January 20, 2026.