The Tom Holland-led biopic about famed dancer Fred Astaire, which has been in the works for over four years now, appears to have hit a bump in the road.
TMZ reports that they have obtained a legal letter from Fred’s widow, Robyn Astaire, that was sent to producer Amy Pascal.
In the letter, Robyn reportedly makes it clear she hasn’t authorised or granted permission for any portrayal of Fred in this biopic… or any other film.
In the letter, she says her late husband “was explicit in his Will that he did not want his life story to be depicted on screen” and she “fully respects and upholds those wishes.”
Robyn reportedly says no biopic has been approved or endorsed by Fred’s estate, and if producers move forward with such a film, then “they should be careful about misrepresenting her involvement”.
A source with direct knowledge of the production tells the outlet that the film is based on an autobiography that Sony owns the rights to, thus will be using that as its source material.
“Paddington” helmer Paul King is slated to direct the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Lee Hall.
