During a current look on the Critics Choice Association press convention, Spider-Man: No Way Home star Tom Holland has lastly shared an replace concerning the present standing of Sony Pictures’ untitled Fred Astaire biopic. Holland confirmed the venture continues to be at present in growth, because the inventive group works laborious on crafting the precise story.
“The movie is being developed. Scripts are being written,” Holland teased (through Collider). “Meetings are being had. Like anything in the film industry, whether it happens or not is another thing, but we are working towards it as if it is happening. Hopefully, we can find a way to tell the story in the way it needs to be told. I’d love to put my tap shoes on again and to portray that character, but we’ll have to wait and see.”
Who is Fred Astaire?
Fred Astaire was a multi-talented American actor, dancer, singer, and choreographer that was energetic from the Nineteen Thirties to the early Eighties. He’s extensively considered one of many biggest dancers in movie historical past and had starred in quite a few Broadway musicals, musical movies, and tv specials. He acquired additional recognition for his faucet dancing expertise in traditional musical movies corresponding to 1942’s Holiday Inn, 1948’s Easter Parade, 1953’s The Band Wagon, 1957’s Funny Face, and extra.
The Fred Astaire biopic will probably be directed by Paddington’s Paul King from a screenplay written by Lee Hall (Rocketman). The venture will reportedly middle across the bond between Astaire and his sister Adele, who was his stage accomplice for greater than 20 years.
Holland is ready to painting the legendary American actor within the venture, the place he lastly will get to showcase his singing and dancing expertise after starring within the West End manufacturing of Billy Elliot The Musical when he was solely 13 years outdated. It is produced by Amy Pascal, Rachael O’Conner, Ben Holden, and Josh Hyams.
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