Arts+Culture / NewsRihanna and Adam Driver to star in arthouse musicalThe film, titled ‘Annette’, will be helmed by cult French director Leos CaraxShareLink copied ✔️March 15, 2017Arts+CultureNewsText TJ Sidhu If there's one thing you can't take away from Rihanna, it's her seriously enviable work ethic. When she’s not showcasing her most recent collection for Fenty x Puma or collecting a Humanitarian of the Year award, she’s being announced as the latest in the line-up for 2018 film Annette. The film, which is scheduled to release next year, will focus on the powerful love story between a stand-up comedian and an opera singer, blending elements of drama and romance. While there’s very limited information so far, it’s been confirmed that Leos Carax (see incredible fantasy-drama Holy Motors) will direct, with Adam Driver taking the leading role alongside the Bajan singer-cum-actor. Amazon will reportedly be distributing the movie. It was also recently reported that Rooney Mara had pulled out from the film. The news comes at an exciting time, as the filming of Ocean's 8 is currently taking place, with Rihanna part of the all-female star-studded cast. Her acting credentials were also more recently put to the test, with Riri playing Marion Crane for the Psycho prequel. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’Pushing past the tumult of her teenage rise to fame, Olivia Rodrigo embraces her ‘big girl’ era on her new record, an exuberant account of the promise and pitfalls of falling in loveMusicLife & CultureIlia Malinin breaks the ice – and his silenceMerrellFashionMerrell wants you to touch grass, and living in the city is no excuseArt & PhotographyVisceral photos that capture the unease of femininityFilm & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaMusic‘Korn is the cement of my being’: Portraits of metal fans in Mexico CityFashionAre you ready for furry fashion influencers?Film & TV7 films to watch if you loved Obsession Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy