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Tom Holland's Fred Astaire Prep Begins
2 Jun
Summary
- Holland has begun dance rehearsals for Fred Astaire biopic.
- He quit dancing after starring in Billy Elliot the Musical.
- Filming for the biopic is expected to start in January 2027.

Tom Holland has started dance rehearsals for his anticipated Fred Astaire biopic, a project he signed onto in late 2021. The "Spider-Man: No Way Home" actor recently shared his experience during an appearance on the "Good Hang with Amy Poehler" podcast. He revealed that he and choreographer, along with director Paul King, have begun preparatory dance sessions.
Holland confessed to feeling "petrified" about resuming dance after ceasing to dance following his run as one of the leads in London's West End production of "Billy Elliot the Musical" between the ages of 11 and 13. He admitted his initial apprehension, having told the director he could still dance.