Photography Nedda AfsariMusic / NewsSt. Vincent is directing an adaptation of Dorian GrayAnnie Clark’s first ever feature film will be a female-led version of Oscar Wilde’s 1890 novelShareLink copied ✔️August 16, 2017MusicNewsTextSelim Bulut St. Vincent is set to direct her first ever feature film, a female-led adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s 1890 novel The Picture of Dorian Gray. According to Variety, the Lionsgate-developed film will be written by David Birke, whose screenwriting credits include Paul Verhoven’s Elle and the forthcoming Slender Man adaptation. This isn’t St. Vincent (real name Annie Clark)’s first foray into filmmaking. Earlier this year her short film Birthday Party premiered as part of XX, a horror anthology driven by women filmmakers. Birthday Party was co-written, scored, and directed by the musician. Excited to announce I'm directing a feature adaptation of Dorian Gray - screenplay by David Birke (Elle) https://t.co/A24FcTW3xw— St. Vincent (@st_vincent) August 16, 2017 The Picture of Dorian Gray was Wilde’s only published novel and has been adapted multiple times over the years, most notably in 1945. Its most recent silver screen version was 2009’s poorly received Dorian Gray, which starred Ben Barnes and Colin Firth. St. Vincent recently released her first new track in three years, “New York”, which you can listen to below. Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREThe rise of ‘Britainicana’: How Westside Cowboy are reshaping UK indieR!R!Riot is Taiwan’s pluggnb princessWhen did UK underground rap get so Christian? Why listening parties are everywhere right nowA night out with Feng, the ‘positive punk’ of UK UgDoppel-gäng gäng gäng: 7 times artists used body doublesWesley Joseph is the Marty Supreme of R&B (only nicer) How Turnstile are reinventing hardcore for the internet ageWill these be the biggest musical moments of 2026?Rising singer Liim is the crooning voice of New York CityFrench producer Malibu is an ambient antidote for the chronically online10 musicians to watch in 2026