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Oct 29 2008 05:21 PM ET

Designer Tom Ford Turns Hollywood Film Director

Solve Sundsbo

Everyone from Paris Hilton to Lauren Conrad, Nicole Richie and, well, just about every other celeb in Hollywood, has tried their hand at fashion design recently — and designer Tom Ford is about turn the tables, announcing plans to conquer the film industry. This Monday, Ford will begin filming his directorial debut, the 1960s period drama A Single Man, adapted from a Charles Isherwood novel of the same name. The movie, which will star Colin Firth, Julianne Moore and Matthew Goode, tells the story of a college professor, played by Firth, who loses his long-time partner. Tell us: What do you think of the former Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent designer’s decision break into films?

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How in the world does he know anything about directing? Love him, but very confused. If you read this Tom, my friend Marcus loves you!

- M on October 29th, 2008

I COUD NOT CARE LESS, NEVER HAVE LIKED HIM ANY WAY NOR HIS DESIGNS

- M A R on October 29th, 2008

This seems really random to me. But I guess in a world where every single celebrity and quasi-celebrity are getting clothing lines, he’d have to branch out to make an extra buck, too.

- Helena on October 29th, 2008

Rock on… i will be eager to see this… i am excited for the cinematography and designs… thats for sure…

good luck Tom!

- ben on October 30th, 2008

What amazes me is that this seems to be a major picture with A list actors. They trust him to direct them? If this were a fashion related movie, I would get it, but not a major movie. Maybe he’ll be using an assistant director that has directing experience.

- Makee on October 30th, 2008

I love it. I hope the film turns out great – with Colin Firth as the star, it already has potential. If nothing else, it should look spectacular.

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