Tom Holland to Star in Fred Astaire Biopic, Plans to Handle Dancing
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Tom Holland to Star in Fred Astaire Biopic, Plans to Handle Dancing

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Actor Tom Holland has announced his next project will be a biopic of dancer Fred Astaire. He intends to perform all the dancing himself and views the role as an opportunity to revisit a passion he abandoned after childhood.

The 30-year-old actor revealed plans for the film following commitments to projects including “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” Holland stated that this biopic will allow him to return to his dancing roots, something he stopped pursuing after appearing in “Billy Elliot.”

“One of my biggest regrets in my career is after I finished ‘Billy Elliot,’ I quit dancing,” Holland said. He intends to personally perform all the dance sequences for the Astaire film, suggesting a dedication to authentically portraying the iconic dancer’s skill and artistry.

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