Sabrina Carpenter to play Ginger Rogers in Fred Astaire film
27 september 2026 в 04:02
Tom Holland has chosen Sabrina Carpenter to play Ginger Rogers in his film about Fred Astaire. This was announced on September 25, when it was revealed that the 27-year-old Carpenter will star alongside 30-year-old Holland, and Margaret Qualley will appear in the film as Fred’s sister, Adele Astaire.
Director Paul King expressed his excitement about the opportunity to tell the story of Fred Astaire and his first dance partner—sister Adele—in an interview with Variety. He noted that Astaire’s legacy in dance on screen, especially in collaboration with Ginger Rogers, is timeless, while Adele’s work has been unjustly forgotten, as no recordings of her dancing have survived.
Details about the film, inspired by the life of the famous dancer who passed away in 1987, have not yet been disclosed. Holland has previously spoken about his excitement regarding returning to dance, mentioning that his role in the musical «Billy Elliot» in London’s West End was an important milestone in his career. He also shared that the film’s script is interesting due to its theme of sibling relationships, which is an important part of his life.
Holland has already begun dance training and expressed his feelings about it on the show «Live With Kelly and Mark», - noting that after the first rehearsal, he felt both excited and scared, as he has a lot of work ahead of him.
Director Paul King expressed his excitement about the opportunity to tell the story of Fred Astaire and his first dance partner—sister Adele—in an interview with Variety. He noted that Astaire’s legacy in dance on screen, especially in collaboration with Ginger Rogers, is timeless, while Adele’s work has been unjustly forgotten, as no recordings of her dancing have survived.
Details about the film, inspired by the life of the famous dancer who passed away in 1987, have not yet been disclosed. Holland has previously spoken about his excitement regarding returning to dance, mentioning that his role in the musical «Billy Elliot» in London’s West End was an important milestone in his career. He also shared that the film’s script is interesting due to its theme of sibling relationships, which is an important part of his life.
Holland has already begun dance training and expressed his feelings about it on the show «Live With Kelly and Mark», - noting that after the first rehearsal, he felt both excited and scared, as he has a lot of work ahead of him.
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