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.
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Cast
Nicholas Hoult
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Colin Firth
Mark Strong
Ciarán Hinds
Adele
George MacKay
Paul Bettany
Owen Cooper
Daniel Quinn-Toye
Hunter Schafer
Josephine Thiesen
Thandiwe Newton
Théodore Pellerin
Daryl McCormack
Cassian Bilton
Hauk Hannemann
Lux Pascal
Ian Cioce
Julianne Moore
Production
In August 2025, it was reported that Tom Ford would write, produce, and direct an adaptation of Cry to Heaven by Anne Rice. 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. 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 10 week shoot, with Benjamin Kračun serving as the cinematographer.