Margaret Qualley, Sabrina Carpenter Join Tom Holland Fred Astaire Film
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Key Points:
- Margaret Qualley and Sabrina Carpenter have joined Tom Holland in the untitled Fred Astaire biopic, with Holland portraying Fred Astaire, Qualley as Adele Astaire, and Carpenter as Ginger Rogers.
- The film is directed by Paul King and produced by Amy Pascal, Rachel O’Connor, Tom Holland, and others, with support from Fred Astaire’s family, including his daughter Ava Astaire McKenzie and grandson Tyler McKenzie.
- The script, written by Steven Levenson and Paul King, is based on Kathleen Riley’s book "The Astaires: Fred & Adele," with Riley serving as a consultant.
- The biopic aims to highlight the legacy of Fred Astaire and his sister Adele, focusing on their Broadway and West End careers, as well as Fred’s iconic film collaborations with Ginger Rogers.
- The project brings together a strong creative team and cast, with Holland’s background in dance and King’s directing experience from films like "Wonka" and the "Paddington" series.
