Los Angeles — Sabrina Carpenter is set to star in the upcoming biopic about legendary dancer and actor Fred Astaire, joining Tom Holland, who will portray the Hollywood icon.

According to Deadline, Carpenter will play Ginger Rogers, Astaire’s longtime on-screen dance partner. Margaret Qualley has also joined the cast as Adele Astaire, Fred’s sister and one of his early dancing partners.

Astaire, born Frederick Austerlitz, was an American dancer, actor, singer, musician, choreographer and presenter whose career lasted 76 years. He became one of Hollywood’s most celebrated dancers and was particularly known for his partnership with Rogers. The pair appeared together in 10 musicals, including Top Hat, Swing Time and Shall We Dance.

The biopic will be directed by Paul King.

Carpenter has previously appeared in films including Tall Girl, Emergency, Clouds and The Short History of the Long Road. She first gained prominence playing Maya Hart on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World before building a career as a major pop star.

In a December 2025 interview with Variety, Carpenter discussed how she balances her music and acting careers.

“Music is always going to be my true No. 1, but there’s something really special about playing an incredible role. So I would say No. 1 is music and No. 1½ is acting. And we know how the half makes a difference,” she said.

Carpenter released her latest album, Man’s Best Friend, in 2025.

During a previous interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, Carpenter said the album was made while she was going through a difficult period in her life.

“I was just going through a lot and I was like, well I could either sit and sulk about it or I could write about it, and it doesn’t mean I have to put any of this out. But if it ends up feeling special, and it did, then I will,” she stated.

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