Los Angeles, “The Substance” star Margaret Qualley and Grammy winner Sabrina Carpenter have joined Tom Holland in Sony Pictures’ upcoming yet-to-be-titled biopic on legendary dancer and actor Fred Astaire.
Astaire starred in more than 30 film musicals during a career spanning seven decades, in addition to his work on Broadway and the West End. King said Astaire’s legacy was best known through his work with Rogers, while Adele’s contribution had been largely lost to history, with no surviving footage of her dancing. Holland will play Astaire in the film, which will be directed by filmmaker Paul King and produced by Amy Pascal.
“I am thrilled and honored to have been entrusted with telling the story of Fred Astaire and his original dance partner – his big sister Adele – to the big screen,” King said. He is particularly remembered for his partnerships with Rogers in films including “The Gay Divorcee”, “Top Hat” and “Swing Time”.
