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Astaire Widow Blocks Biopic, Threatens Legal Action Against Sony
14 Nov
Summary
- Fred Astaire's widow, Robyn Astaire, denies permission for biopic
- Astaire explicitly stated in his will he did not want his life story depicted
- Robyn threatens legal action if producers claim she authorized the biopic
According to a recent report, the upcoming biopic about legendary Hollywood dancer Fred Astaire is facing a major roadblock. Fred's widow, Robyn Astaire, has made it clear that she has not authorized or granted permission for any portrayal of Fred in this film or any other.
In a legal letter obtained by TMZ, Robyn states that Fred "was explicit in his Will that he did not want his life story to be depicted on screen," and she says she "fully respects and upholds those wishes." Robyn further emphasizes that no biopic has been approved or endorsed by Fred's estate.
The biopic, which is set to star Tom Holland as Fred Astaire, has been in development since 2021 as a Sony project. However, Robyn has now threatened legal action if the producers claim she authorized the film, which goes against Fred's own wishes expressed in his will.
This development casts significant doubt on the future of the biopic, as Robyn Astaire appears determined to block any unauthorized depiction of her late husband's life. The legal battle over the film's production is likely to continue, with the Astaire estate firmly standing its ground to uphold the legendary performer's own directives.
