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Holland’s Fred Astaire Biopic Narrows to Two Finalists for Adele

Tom Holland’s vow to perform the dance sequences himself signals Sony is preparing to move the long‑gestating project into production.

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Monica Barbaro, Margaret Qualley, Fred Astaire
An image collage containing 4 images, Image 1 shows Half-length portrait of actor and dancer Fred Astaire, looking to the side and smiling, wearing a houndstooth jacket and striped tie with a carnation, Image 2 shows Tom Holland at the premiere of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" in Shanghai, China, Image 3 shows Actress Monica Barbaro walking on stage in a red and white striped dress and red high heels, Image 4 shows Margaret Qualley attends "The Dog Stars" World Premiere

Overview

  • Page Six, Dark Horizons and other outlets report that casting for Adele Astaire has been narrowed to Monica Barbaro and Margaret Qualley.
  • Tom Holland remains attached to play Fred Astaire and has said he will do all of the film’s dance work without a double.
  • Paul King is set to direct with Amy Pascal producing and Jake Myers reported to be joining as a line producer as the team prepares for filming.
  • Reports say production is slated to begin in January, a date described as planned rather than final and subject to scheduling and legal issues.
  • The Astaire estate has publicly asserted that Fred Astaire’s will opposed a screen life depiction, a disputed claim that could affect rights clearances and timing while both finalists’ classical dance training aims to support authentic choreography.