Adele is to star in a film directed by Tom Ford. The singer’s exact role in the film, which is scheduled for release in late autumn 2026, is currently unknown.

Deadline reports that the crew is currently preparing for filming in London and Rome, with filming set to begin in mid-January.

The film is based on Rice’s 1982 novel of the same name, which tells the story of two young men in 18th-century Italy who are castrated to have the “perfect soprano.”

Guido Maffeo is castrated at six, enters the conservatory, and becomes a star until he loses his voice. When his voice disappears, he becomes a teacher and searches for a boy who can fulfill his unfulfilled dream, says the summary of the novel.

According to several media reports, 37-year-old Adele will be joined by Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ciarán Hinds, George MacKay, Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Paul Bettany, Owen Cooper and Daniel Quinn-Toye.

64-year-old Ford wrote the script and will act as director and producer of the film, which will be released by the production company Fade To Black.