Margaret Qualley, Sabrina Carpenter Cast in Fred Astaire Movie
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Tom Holland will star in a Sony film about Fred Astaire, with Margaret Qualley playing Adele Astaire and Sabrina Carpenter portraying Ginger Rogers.
- Paul King, director of Paddington, is helming the project, which follows Holland's recent success in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey.
- The film's script, written by Steven Levenson and King, is based on Kathleen Riley's book The Astaires: Fred & Adele, and has support from Astaire family members.
- Producers include Amy Pascal, Rachel O’Connor, and Holland himself, with consulting from Fred Astaire’s grandson Tyler McKenzie.
- Qualley is an acclaimed actress with multiple award nominations, while Carpenter is a successful musician and actress with Grammy wins and notable film roles.
