{
  "id": 10239282,
  "title": "Sabrina Carpenter to Play Ginger Rogers in Fred Astaire Biopic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/sabrina-carpenter-to-play-ginger-rogers-in-fred-astaire-biopic",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T15:37:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Pitchfork",
    "slug": "pitchfork",
    "url": "https://pitchfork.com/story/sabrina-carpenter-to-play-ginger-rogers-in-fred-astaire-biopic/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter is set to take on the role of Ginger Rogers in an upcoming biopic. The pop star has been cast to portray the iconic silver screen legend in a film currently untitled and reportedly being helmed by director Paul King. Tom Holland will play the role of Fred Astaire, while Margaret Qualley will portray Adele, Astaire's sister and a renowned Broadway and London West End performer. King expressed his gratitude for Carpenter's involvement, stating that her talent is a crucial element in bringing to life the legendary dancers and their collaborations. Carpenter's casting marks a busy year for the young artist, who has also performed at the Grammys, headlined Coachella, and collaborated with Madonna. Carpenter also recently won an Emmy for her work on The Muppet Show.",
  "summary": "She’ll star opposite Tom Holland and Margaret Qualley in the still-untitled Paul King film",
  "key_points": [
    "Sabrina Carpenter cast as Ginger Rogers in untitled biopic",
    "Paul King to direct, Tom Holland to play Fred Astaire",
    "Margaret Qualley to portray Astaire's sister Adele"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}