Holland, Qualley & Carpenter Cast in Sony Astaire Biopic — SkimNews
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- Tom Holland is set to portray Fred Astaire in Sony Pictures' yet-to-be-titled biopic, directed by Paul King and produced by Amy Pascal.
- Margaret Qualley has been cast as Adele Astaire, Fred's sister, in the film.
- Sabrina Carpenter will play Ginger Rogers, Astaire's legendary on-screen dance partner.
- Paul King is directing the project for Sony Pictures, with Amy Pascal producing.
Why it matters: Sony is pairing a major franchise star (Holland) with two high-profile Gen-Z talents (Qualley, Carpenter) to dramatize one of Hollywood's most iconic entertainers, signaling a prestige play aimed at both awards audiences and younger viewers drawn to Carpenter's current pop stardom.
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