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, 2017MusicNewsText Selim 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. 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.TrendingThese photos capture clandestine moments at iconic fashion showsTaken backstage at catwalks during the 1990s, a new exhibition uncovers the rare archive of Angelica Blechschmidt, former editor-in-chief of German VogueFashionLife & CultureIs this the most corrupt World Cup ever?Pull&BearFashionSongs Worth Reading: Sophia Stel and PULL&BEAR find dark academia in ParisBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaMusicSo you want to go to a festival solo?Life & CultureWhy the smartest person you know is watching Love IslandMusicWhy everyone hates the FIFA World Cup halftime showBeautyWhat is dating like when you can’t smell?Escentric MoleculesBeautyJoin Dazed and Escentric Molecules for a night of scent and self-expressionEscape 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