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Emily Blunt & Christine Baranski In Talks To Join Johnny Depp & Meryl Streep For ‘Into The Woods’
May 17th
Closely following the news that Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Pine are in discussions to join Disney and Rob Marshall’s big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical ‘Into the Woods,’ THR today reveal that Emily Blunt and Christine Baranski are also in talks for the film. The two actresses would join Johnny Depp, James Corden and Meryl Streep, already confirmed for the roles of the Wolf, the Baker and the Witch. Blunt would play the pivotal role of the Baker’s Wife, a woman placed under a spell of barrenness by her sorceress neighbor (Streep). When the spell is lifted, she suddenly finds herself pregnant – but in the dark musical, happily ever after is only the beginning. Gyllenhaal and Pine would play Cinderella’s Prince and Rapunzel’s Prince. Baranski is linked to the role of Cinderella’s mean-spirited and demanding stepmother.
The musical revolved around a childless baker and his wife who attempt to lift a family curse by journeying into the woods to confront the witch that put the spell on them. Along the way, they encounter Rapunzel, Cinderella, Red Riding Hood and other classic fairy tale characters. Production on ‘Into the Woods’ commences in London in September. David Krane (Chicago, Nine) is working on the music for the film, while James Lapine penned the script, based on his book for the musical. John DeLuca, who previously produced Rob Marshall’s ‘Chicago’ and ‘Nine,’ will serve as producer on ‘Into the Woods.’
Jake Gyllenhaal & Chris Pine In Talks To Join ‘Into The Woods’
May 15th
Heat Vision hear that Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Pine are in discussions to join Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep and James Corden in Disney and Rob Marshall’s big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical, ‘Into the Woods.’ Corden - who won a Tony last year for his work in Broadway’s ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ - has been cast in the lead role of the married bread maker who longs for a baby after a spell of barrenness is placed on his wife by the witch next door (Streep). Depp will play the story’s lascivious Wolf, while sources say that Gyllenhaal and Pine would play the musical’s two princes, Cinderella’s Prince and Rapunzel’s Prince, brothers who are pompous and self-absorbed. If Gyllenhaal and Pine do join, ‘Into The Woods’ would mark their first on-screen singing roles.
The musical revolved around a childless baker and his wife who attempt to lift a family curse by journeying into the woods to confront the witch that put the spell on them. Along the way, they encounter Rapunzel, Cinderella, Red Riding Hood and other classic fairy tale characters. Production on ‘Into the Woods’ commences in London in September. David Krane (Chicago, Nine) is working on the music for the film, while James Lapine penned the script, based on his book for the musical. John DeLuca, who previously produced Rob Marshall’s ‘Chicago’ and ‘Nine,’ will serve as producer on ‘Into the Woods.’
James Corden Joins Johnny Depp & Meryl Streep In ‘Into The Woods’
May 11th
The Hollywood Reporter bring word that James Corden will join Johnny Depp and Meryl Streep in Disney’s big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical, ‘Into the Woods.’ Corden - who won a Tony last year for his work in Broadway’s ‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ - has been cast in the lead role of the married bread maker who longs for a baby after a spell of barrenness is placed on his wife by the witch next door (Streep). Depp will play the story’s lascivious Wolf. Rob Marshall is directing.
The musical revolved around a childless baker and his wife who attempt to lift a family curse by journeying into the woods to confront the witch that put the spell on them. Along the way, they encounter Rapunzel, Cinderella, Red Riding Hood and other classic fairy tale characters. Production on ‘Into the Woods’ commences in London in September. David Krane (Chicago, Nine) is working on the music for the film, while James Lapine penned the script, based on his book for the musical. John DeLuca, who previously produced Rob Marshall’s ‘Chicago’ and ‘Nine,’ will serve as producer on ‘Into the Woods.’
First ‘August: Osage County’ Trailer – Starring Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor & Benedict Cumberbatch
May 10th
The Weinstein Company has set loose, via Good Morning America, this first trailer for ‘August: Osage County,’ the upcoming screen adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play by Tracy Letts. Starring Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Margo Martindale, Sam Shepard, Chris Cooper, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ewan McGregor, Juliette Lewis, Abigail Breslin, Dermot Mulroney, Julianne Nicholson and Misty Upham, the film is slated to be released on November 8th. John Wells directs from Letts’ screen adaptation.
‘August: Osage County’ tells the dark, hilarious and deeply touching story of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose lives have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Midwest house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them. Letts’ play made its Broadway debut in December 2007 after premiering at Chicago’s legendary Steppenwolf Theatre earlier that year. It continued with a successful international run.
First ‘August: Osage County’ Poster – Starring Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor & Benedict Cumberbatch
May 3rd
The Weinstein Company has set loose this first teaser poster for ‘August: Osage County,’ the upcoming screen adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play by Tracy Letts. Starring Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Margo Martindale, Sam Shepard, Chris Cooper, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ewan McGregor, Juliette Lewis, Abigail Breslin, Dermot Mulroney, Julianne Nicholson and Misty Upham, the film is slated to be released on November 8th. John Wells directs from Letts’ screen adaptation. Expect a teaser trailer for ‘August: Osage County’ shortly.
‘August: Osage County’ tells the dark, hilarious and deeply touching story of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose lives have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Midwest house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them. Letts’ play made its Broadway debut in December 2007 after premiering at Chicago’s legendary Steppenwolf Theatre earlier that year. It continued with a successful international run.
Johnny Depp & Meryl Streep In Talks For Disney’s Musical ‘Into The Woods’
Apr 26th
Variety bring word that Johnny Depp and Meryl Streep are in discussions to join Disney’s big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical, ‘Into the Woods.’ Streep is reportedly in talks to join the production to play the evil witch. Rob Marshall, who helmed Disney’s fourth ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ will direct the film.
The musical revolved around a childless baker and his wife who attempt to lift a family curse by journeying into the woods to confront the witch that put the spell on them. Along the way, they encounter Rapunzel, Cinderella, Red Riding Hood and other classic fairy tale characters. There is no production start date yet for ‘Into the Woods.’
