Sabrina Carpenter and Margaret Qualley have joined the cast of an untitled Fred Astaire biopic starring Tom Holland, according to multiple outlets. Carpenter will play Ginger Rogers, while Qualley will portray Adele Astaire, Fred Astaire's sister.
The casting marks a reunion for Carpenter and Qualley, who previously appeared together in the music video for Carpenter's song "House Tour," as reported by Rolling Stone and Billboard.
According to Rolling Stone, the film is estate-approved. Independent Journal Review reports the project was announced by Sony on September 25, 2026, though this detail was not confirmed by other outlets.
How each side covered it
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- The Independent reported fans praised the casting of Carpenter as Ginger Rogers.
- Rolling Stone highlighted the reunion between Carpenter and Qualley from their "House Tour" video.
- Rolling Stone noted the film is estate-approved.
- The Hollywood Reporter reported the cast additions alongside Tom Holland.
“Singer's "House Tour" video partner Margaret Qualley will portray Adele Astaire in estate-approved film” — Rolling Stone
Center
- Billboard and Deadline both reported Carpenter and Qualley joining the cast.
- Billboard emphasized the "House Tour" music video reunion between the two actors.
“It will be a "House Tour" music video reunion in the new Tom Holland-starring film.” — Billboard
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- Independent Journal Review specified Qualley's role as Adele Astaire and Carpenter's as Ginger Rogers.
- Independent Journal Review reported the film is an untitled Sony project.
- Independent Journal Review cited an announcement date of September 25, 2026.
“Margaret Qualley will play Adele Astaire and Sabrina Carpenter Ginger Rogers opposite Tom Holland in Sony's untitled Fred Astaire biopic, announced September 25, 2026.” — Independent Journal Review
Questions readers ask
Who is starring in the Fred Astaire biopic?
Tom Holland stars in the untitled Fred Astaire biopic, with Sabrina Carpenter playing Ginger Rogers and Margaret Qualley playing Adele Astaire, Fred Astaire's sister.
What is the connection between Sabrina Carpenter and Margaret Qualley?
According to Rolling Stone and Billboard, Carpenter and Qualley previously appeared together in the music video for Carpenter's song "House Tour," and their casting in the biopic reunites them.
Is the Fred Astaire biopic approved by his estate?
Rolling Stone reports the film is estate-approved, though this detail was not confirmed by other outlets.
When was the Fred Astaire biopic cast announced?
According to Independent Journal Review, the casting was announced by Sony on September 25, 2026.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- Rolling StoneLeft-leaningSabrina Carpenter to Play Ginger Rogers in Tom Holland-Starring Fred Astaire Biopic
- The Hollywood ReporterLeft-leaningMargaret Qualley, Sabrina Carpenter Join Tom Holland’s Fred Astaire Biopic
- The IndependentLeft-leaningSabrina Carpenter fans praise ‘perfect’ Ginger Rogers casting in Fred Astaire biopic
- BillboardCenterSabrina Carpenter & Margaret Qualley Join Fred Astaire Biopic Cast
- DeadlineCenterMargaret Qualley & Sabrina Carpenter Join Tom Holland In Fred Astaire Biopic
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningCarpenter, Qualley Join Holland's Fred Astaire Biopic