RAYE is expanding her creative work beyond music with a role in Lineage, a London-set crime drama from director Yann Demange. A new film announcement has listed the British singer and songwriter among the cast, marking her first scripted feature role.
The project centers on Tariq, a father trying to rebuild his life after prison while being pulled back toward London’s criminal world. The story also involves his brother and their mother, who is described as a powerful figure in that world.
The cast includes Isabelle Huppert, Dali Benssalah, and Adam Bessa. Production is expected to begin in London in early August.
For RAYE, the role comes during a period of major visibility. She has earned wide recognition for her music, live performances, and recent career milestones. Her move into film adds another layer to a public profile that has grown quickly over the past two years.
The role does not signal a shift away from music, but it does show RAYE testing a new creative space.