Fred astaire autobiography steps in time

Actor Tom Holland has confirmed that he will play legendary Hollywood star Fred Astaire in an upcoming biopic. In a career that spanned 76 years, Astaire ruled the stage as a star of Broadway musicals, as well as musical films – the likes of which are still synonymous with Astaire’s immense technical talent and grace as a dancer.

Though he passed away over thirty years ago at the age of 88, Astaire’s films and reputation remain unblemished by time.

Beginning with the advent of sound in films in the 1920s, the musical quickly became a fan favorite, expanding and growing into increasingly more lavish and technical productions with the passing of time.

Though in recent years the genre has made prominent returns with the likes of La La Land and A Star Is Born, the musical’s heyday reached its peak during Astaire’s reign, alongside fellow dancing legends Gene Kelly and Ginger Rogers. Despite his skill and popular a