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Fred Astaire biographical film production

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Sony Pictures is developing an untitled biographical film about the life and career of legendary dancer Fred Astaire. Directed by Paul King, the project is based on Kathleen Riley’s biography, ‘The Astaires: Fred & Adele’. Tom Holland is set to star as Astaire and has reportedly begun dance rehearsals for the role. Holland has expressed a desire to perform the film’s complex choreography himself without the use of doubles. The cast includes Margaret Qualley, portraying Astaire’s sister and early dance partner Adele Astaire, and Sabrina Carpenter, who will play his cinematic partner Ginger Rogers. The film aims to highlight Adele’s significant but historically overlooked contributions to the performing arts, noting that no footage of her dancing survives. The screenplay is being co-written by King and Steven Levenson, with Riley serving as a consultant. The production has received support from the Astaire estate, including Fred Astaire’s daughter, Ava Astaire McKenzie.

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