Tom Holland to Play Fred Astaire in Biopic, Says He Will Do All Dancing Himself

Tom Holland has confirmed that his next film project will be a biopic of legendary dancer Fred Astaire, and he has vowed to perform all of the dancing himself without using a stunt double. Source: infobae

What we know

The project was first announced nearly five years ago and will be directed by Paul King (Wonka) with a script by Steven Levenson (Fosse/Verdon). Source: infobae The film is being produced by Amy Pascal for Sony. Source: infobae According to reports, the biopic will focus on Astaire's relationship with his sister Adele and their journey from vaudeville to Broadway and Hollywood. Source: infobae

• Holland has begun rehearsals, saying he feels both "emotion and absolute dread" about the challenge. Source: clarin, infobae
• "My desire is not to use doubles, to do all the dancing myself, to shoot those dances in a single take," he explained. Source: infobae

Holland's background

Holland is no stranger to dance: he rose to fame as the lead in Billy Elliot: The Musical in London's West End. However, he admitted that after finishing Billy Elliot, "I stopped dancing." Source: clarin This role marks a return to his dancing roots.

Production timeline

Holland is currently promoting two major films — The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day — and said he will return to the dance studio full-time once those tours conclude. Source: clarin, infobae He views this role as "the ultimate challenge" and a way to move into more mature roles. Source: infobae