Director Rob Marshall is working on the movie Into The Woods, an upcoming comedy fantasy musical film produced by Disney. The film is based on the Broadway musical of the same name by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim. It is starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine, Johnny Depp, and Lilla Crawford. Take a look to the movie logo:
Here’s a first look at Meryl Streep as the witch:
Into The Woods – Meryl Streep ventures into the woods as the witch who wishes to reverse a curse so that her beauty may be restored.
And here’s the official plot synopsis:
Plot:
“Into the Woods is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel—all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.”
About the cast:
– Meryl Streep as the witch
– Emily Blunt as the baker’s wife
– James Corden plays the baker
– Anna Kendrick plays Cinderella
– Chris Pine plays Cinderella’s Prince
– Johnny Depp plays the big bad wolf
– and Lilla Crawford plays Little Red Riding Hood
I can hardly recognize Meryl Streep with that make-up! Can’t wait to see her performance, I’m sure she will nail it! Plus there’s Johnny Depp, so the film will definitely be a must see!
The release date of Into The Woods is set to December 25, 2014.
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