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Adele will make her acting debut in "Cry to Heaven," a new film written and directed by Tom Ford.

The 18th-century Italy–set drama follows a Venetian noble and an opera singer whose lives intertwine.

The news comes one year after Adele announced a hiatus from music to explore new creative pursuits.

Adele is saying ‘hello’ to the big screen.

The singer-songwriter will be making her acting debut in Tom Ford’s new film "Cry to Heaven." Deadline was the first media outlet to confirm the news.

What we know:

According to Deadline, the screenplay has been written by Ford, who is also directing and producing through his Fade To Black production company.

Set in 18th century Italy, the fictional story follows two men, a Venetian noble and an Opera singer, whose lives become unexpec

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