Hollywood actor Anthony Hopkins releases his debut single and announces a new recording deal with Decca after decades of composing music. Multiple outlets report that the 88-year-old says music was his “first desire,” a goal he is now fulfilling. His debut single is released on Friday, alongside the announcement of his first album, Life Is a Dream, which is due next month through Decca Classics. The album collects compositions Hopkins has written over roughly six decades, drawing on experiences and inspiration from his Welsh childhood. Reports state that Life Is a Dream is scheduled for release on 21 August. The coverage frames the release as the start of Hopkins’ recording career, following years in which he had composed pieces rather than releasing them as major recorded works. The reporting also highlights Decca’s role in signing him to produce and distribute the album and related releases, including the debut single.