Before we meet Tom Holland For his role in the film “The Impossible” by the Spanish director JA Bayona in 2012, the British actor began his career in the theater as the hero of the film “Billy Elliot: The Musical”, which is why he seemed destined, in part, to give life to one of the main legends of classical Hollywood in terms of dance.
Thus it was announced in 2021 that Tom Holland would play the legendary role Fred Astaire In an ambitious biopic that has been in the works for nearly five years, featuring those responsible for Rocketman, it tells the story of… Elton johnAnd “Wonka,” which is also a kind of musical autobiography with its director Paul King.
However, it has become known what could be the main reason behind this biography Fred Astaire Shelved and couldn’t even be produced, leaving one of the most anticipated roles for the same actor who has known success playing it Spider-Man In it Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Fred Astaire’s widow opposes biopic with Tom Holland
At a time when this type of autobiography seems to be at its peak, Projects never stop coming out Who want to transfer to the screen the lives of different characters from cinema, music, art or history, anyone is subject to selection in Hollywood, and it could not be less. Fred AstaireThe most famous dancer in cinema.
That is why the biography of the legend is famous Hollywood The classic became one of the most anticipated games, even more so when it was announced Tom Holland As the protagonist in place of the famous actor and dancer, who came last year to give news about the film: “We are working on it as if it is going to happen.”
The film faces an important obstacle that was revealed by the media TMZWhich ensures that the product Amy Pascal He received a letter from the widow of a Hollywood legend, Robin AstaireHe confirms that they do not obtain his approval for the biography, nor the approval of his descendants, while respecting the wishes of the actor himself.
“Fred made it clear in his will that he did not want his story to be shown on the big screen, and I fully respect and defend those wishes,” said his widow. Estherwho became the best jockey of her time, and who threatened legal action against Sony, the big company behind the project, because she was the owner of her husband’s copyright, which was so restrictive, that she even denied using her image for official honors or award ceremonies.
Tom Holland was set to give life to Fred Astaire
The character Fred Astaire is one of those associated with classic musicals Hollywood They formed a legendary couple with Ginger Rogers In the 1930s, although it began to… Broadway With his sister Adele, he wanted his life to be depicted in a movie with Tom Holland as the protagonist.
The actor who seemed destined to give life to Fred Astaire recalls his beginnings as a dance performer with the musical.Billy Elliot“He was especially excited about it being one of his most anticipated upcoming projects with him “The Odyssey” by Christopher Nolan.