Who Is Co-Starring in Tom Holland’s Fred Astaire Biopic?
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Key Points:
- Sabrina Carpenter has been cast as Ginger Rogers in the upcoming Fred Astaire biopic directed by Paul King, known for Paddington and Wonka.
- Margaret Qualley will portray Adele Astaire, Fred Astaire's sister and vaudeville partner, whose dance legacy has largely been lost to history.
- The film will focus on Fred Astaire's transition to film dancing and Adele's retirement from show business after marrying Lord Charles Cavendish.
- Director Paul King emphasized the cinematic challenge of bringing these 20th-century dance icons to life, with Tom Holland starring as Fred Astaire.
- The real-life wedding location of Adele and Cavendish, Chatsworth House, is expected to be used as a filming location.
