Sabrina Carpenter is cast to play Ginger Rogers in an upcoming biopic about Fred Astaire, according to reporting from Belfast Telegraph and Stereogum. Both outlets identify Carpenter as the actor taking on the role of Rogers for the film.
The sources place the announcement in the context of Carpenter’s ongoing career, noting her transition between acting and music. Stereogum highlights that she was previously known for her acting work, including a role on Disney’s Girl Meets World, and that she has also had recent success in pop music. Belfast Telegraph presents the news as a casting development for the Astaire biopic.
While the outlets vary in how much they emphasize Carpenter’s entertainment background, they align on the central point: Carpenter is selected to portray Ginger Rogers in the forthcoming film focused on Fred Astaire.
