Adele Returns to the Spotlight With Film Debut as Fans Await New Album

Adele is preparing for a return to the spotlight, but her next major project will take her to the big screen rather than the concert stage. The 38-year-old singer will make her feature film debut in Cry to Heaven, a drama directed by Tom Ford. The production, which has completed filming, adapts Anne Rice’s 1982 novel set in the world of 18th-century Italian opera. The cast includes Colin Firth, Nicholas Hoult and Julianne Moore. Meanwhile, questions remain about Adele’s next album. Her most recent release, 30, arrived in November 2021, and she has not performed publicly since completing her live shows in 2024. Recent speculation suggested she had returned to recording in London with longtime collaborator Paul Epworth. However, her management has denied those claims. Adele previously explained that she wanted an extended break from music to explore other creative interests. Despite her absence from the stage, her songs continue to attract millions of listeners worldwide. For now, no new