Cry to Heaven (film)
| Cry to Heaven | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Tom Ford |
| Screenplay by | Tom Ford |
| Based on | |
| Produced by | Tom Ford |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Benjamin Kračun |
| Edited by | Joan Sobel |
| Music by | Abel Korzeniowski |
Production company | Fade to Black |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cry to Heaven is an upcoming American period drama film written, produced, and directed by Tom Ford. It is based on the 1982 novel by Anne Rice.
Cast
[edit source]- Nicholas Hoult as Tonio Treschi
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Guido Maffeo
- Colin Firth as Carlo
- Mark Strong as Calvino
- Ciarán Hinds as Andrea
- Adele
- George MacKay
- Paul Bettany
- Owen Cooper
- Daniel Quinn-Toye
- Hunter Schafer as Christina
- Josephine Thiesen
- Thandiwe Newton
- Théodore Pellerin
- Daryl McCormack
- Cassian Bilton
- Hauk Hannemann
- Lux Pascal
- Ian Cioce
- Julianne Moore
Production
[edit source]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] In May 2026, Julianne Moore revealed that she has a small role in the film.
Principal photography began in January 19, 2026, in Rome and wrapped on March 23, after a 9 week shoot,[3][4] with Benjamin Kračun serving as the cinematographer.[5]
References
[edit source]- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "'Cry to Heaven' - Italy for Movies". Italy for Movies. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
- ↑ Benjamin Kračun, BSC
External links
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- 2020s American films
- 2020s English-language films
- 2020s historical fantasy films
- American historical fantasy films
- Films based on works by Anne Rice
- Films directed by Tom Ford
- Films set in the 18th century
- Films set in Italy
- Films shot in London
- Films shot in Rome
- Upcoming films
- Upcoming English-language films