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 30,000+ creatives from around the world.TrendingCould AI really kill us all in 10 years? Here’s everything you need to knowAfter an Anthropic researcher quit over AI safety fears, anxieties about losing control of the technology are mounting – we unpack how worried you should actually beLife & CultureMusic‘This is a dream come true’: Tems meets her idol... Kate NashHingeLife & CultureNicola Dinan and Ione Gamble on the power of admitting your desiresBeautyWhat is it about a man and his bleached buzzcut?Life & CultureWe’re living through an explainer epidemicArt & PhotographyThese candid photos capture intimate encounters across ParisFilm & TVThis controversial new film explores how sexual predators are madeFashionAll the best looks at Venice Film Festival 2026 (so far)MusicV on BTS, success and what he’d tell his younger selfEscape 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