Tom Holland Set To Star in Fred Astaire Biopic From PADDINGTON Director Paul King — GeekTyrant

Spider-Man star Tom Holland is about to star in an untitled biopic about golden age American dancer, choreographer, actor, and singer, Fred Astaire who is usually referred to as the “best popular-music dancer of all time.” It’s defined that as a dancer, “he was recognized for his uncanny sense of rhythm, creativity, and tireless perfectionism.” The film will likely be directed by Paddington franchise director Paul King.

The movie is claimed to middle on the connection between Astaire and his sister, Adele Astaire. “The 2 had been inseparable for greater than 20 years, transferring out of a easy Midwestern vaudeville act within the early a part of the twentieth Century to Broadway and London’s West Finish within the Nineteen Twenties. Adele Astaire was initially the face of the act, however finally, Fred’s consummate stage expertise eclipsed hers. The duo parted in 1932 when the sister married, which was a blow to Fred, but it surely additionally turned his focus towards Hollywood dance musicals, and subsequently set him on the trail to cinematic immortality.”

I’m acquainted with Fred Astaire and his work, however I do know nothing about his background or historical past. This needs to be an fascinating film. Astaire’s leisure profession spanned 76 years. He starred in additional than 10 Broadway and West Finish musicals, made 31 musical movies, 4 tv specials, and quite a few recordings.

Astaire shared a dancing partnership was with Ginger Rogers, whom he co-starred with in 10 Hollywood musicals through the golden age of Hollywood. They starred collectively in movies such a High Hat (1935), Swing Time (1936), and Shall We Dance (1937). Astaire additionally starred in Vacation Inn (1942), Easter Parade (1948), The Band Wagon (1953), Humorous Face (1957), and Silk Stockings (1957).

The primary preliminary script for the movie was written by Noah Pink. after which later rewritten by Lee Corridor (Billy Elliot, Rocketman Conflict Horse). Amy Pascal, Rachael O’Conner, Ben Holden and Josh Hyams are producing. The American Movie Institute named Astaire the fifth-greatest male star of Basic Hollywood cinema in 100 Years.

That is going to be an amazing venture for each Holland and King, who most just lately wrapped manufacturing on Warner Bros.’ Wonka, which is the Willy Wonka origin story starring Timothée Chalamet.

Supply: THR