Into the Woods Movie Reading Cast... — Page 4

Which it does. Sorry. It's labeled as "Baker's Father", so I missed it.

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By inspired casting, I meant from a business viewpoint the decision to cast Streep means they can have their choice of A-list actors for the other roles who will jump at the chance to work with Meryl Streep.

Updated On: 10/2/12 at 12:56 PM

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You don't think Streep can be glamorous enough for the transformation. I have one name for you -- J. Roy Helland.

Updated On: 10/2/12 at 01:20 PM

I read the first two pages and then skimmed the rest. This is in response to Besty:

I'm assuming the "screenplay narrator" is the guy who read the

"INT. BAKER'S HOUSE - DAY

BAKER and his WIFE sing."

I'm hoping that's not how it goes.

AND YES ON MERYL AND TONI!

David Bowie as The Wolf, please?

Eric, that reading (when Penny Marshall was attached to direct) was just of the actual screenplay itself. This reading was both Lapine's screenplay and the score. The musical element is why they used an entire cast of performers with a theater background.

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Updated On: 10/2/12 at 03:52 PM

Jennifer Garner for the Baker's Wife... and before you snicker:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrU8otMB00U

I think she would be perfect for the role... and especially nail the emotional aspects of it.

revelation.

julia louis dreyfus as the baker's wife.

yes or double-yes? or 10 years ago?

I think Sandra Bullock would be great as the Baker's Wife if she didn't have to sing. Sandy can't sing. She's said so many, many times. She would never take the part even if it were offered to her.

I'm guessing they will go with whoever is the "hottest" at the moment who can sing and is somewhat (at least) right for the role. I would look for "star turns" in the Witch, and even perhaps the Narrator. The Baker would probably be a film name, but not necessarily a mega-star. Assuming it's a name, I would love to see someone like John Cusack or Robert Downey Jr.

I also hope they don't cast the Baker and his wife too young, meaning early 20s. I would rather see late-30s, to 40s even if the Baker is supposedly Rapunzel's brother. But if they take that info to heart, look for younger leads ... like Jennifer Lawrence and Jake Gyllenhaal. Or ... the other Gyllenhaal (Maggie, who has the perfect look for the Baker's Wife, IMO) and James Franco.

As far as the Witch, I'm still in the Zeta-Jones camp. I think she has the perfect combination of beauty, eccentricity, talent, and a dangerous edge to her work as a film actress. She's my #1 pick.

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James Marsden would be a wonderful Cinderella's Prince.

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When hell freezes over, that is when Becky Gulsvig will be considered for a film such as this.

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ummmm CHICAGO won Best movie at the OSCARS and Rob Marshall was nominated for best director,so im pretty sure it was not an abomination.Everyone is allowed to have own taste's but your statement is truly Laughable...I actually busted out laughing when I read your comment LOL