The actor also memorably appeared on “Lip Sync Battle” in 2017, in which a fishnet-wearing Holland danced and sang to a mashup of “Singin’ in the Rain” - from the 1962 Gene Kelly musical - and “Umbrella” by Rihanna. However, Holland is no slouch himself: He cut his teeth as a stage performer at London’s West End theater, playing the titular role in “Billy Elliot the Musical” between 20.
Widely regarded as the greatest dancer in film history, the Omaha-born choreographer has appeared in more than 30 movie musicals and formed one of Hollywood’s most iconic on-screen partnerships with Ginger Rogers. Naturally, Holland will have some pretty big dancing shoes to fill when taking on the part of Astaire. “We had a lovely FaceTime, but I will be playing Fred Astaire,” Holland mused. The young thespian added that Pascal had contacted him about the role via Facetime while he “was in the bath.
Tom Holland and co-star/girlfriend Zendaya attend a photocall for “Spider-Man: No Way Home” at The Old Sessions House on Dec. However, the “Avengers: Endgame” actor revealed that he was indeed cast in the part while promoting “Spider-Man: No Way Home” at a recent press event. The role was first hinted at in a GQ profile on the 25-year-old actor last month, in which producer Amy Pascal said that she wanted Holland to play the late Hollywood icon in the yet-to-be-titled flick.
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