Looks like Rob Marshall's INTO THE WOODS Film Is Gonna Happen Sooner Rather than Later — Page 3

He's expressed an interest in the role of the Baker (he said he wished the filming schedule for Modern Family would have allowed him to take it). I think he would be very good in the role. (And still want Kate Winslet as the Baker's Wife.)

I could see several of the Les Miz people involved in this, if the movie is a hit and if they want to do another musical. (And if they're any good.)

Aaron Tveit and Eddie Redmayne as the princes.
Anne Hathaway as the Baker's Wife
Amanda Seyfried as Cinderella
Helena Bonham Carter as Jack's Mother

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Matt Bomer would be a good prince.

i foresee this being a HOT MESS. just sayin.

Yes, just like when he directed "Annie," and all the musical numbers were inside her head.

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I HOPE he takes his "Annie" approach to this instead of the concept/all in my head schtick. Being a straight forward musical is the only way I can see this working. He could use something like Che in the film Evita or Eric Idle as the narrator in Ella Enchanted with him popping up as random people throughout and occasional voiceover. He could still double as the Mysterious Man since that would reiforce the "passing along the story" theme.

Yes, it's a darker show, but there should definitely be some winks to the audience and play with the concept of fairytales and narrators, etc. It should feel like a "Fractured Fairytale" from Rocky and Bullwinkle just with darker moments that get progessively darker.

I wouldn't rule out Sandra. I mean, there's a movie musical out right now where, for many, the best performer in it is Tom Cruise. Whodathunk?

Updated On: 6/22/12 at 12:54 PM

How about Kristen Wiig as the Baker's Wife? Or Tina Fey?

I just did a search for Sandra Bullock singing on YouTube ... and came up with only "goofing around" ... but even from that, she doesn't sound like she can hold pitch, let alone sing.

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And what about Helena Bohnam Carter for the witch.

Helena could play the Witch, but I wouldn't want to hear her sing it. Her voice isn't strong enough. As a character singer, she'd be fine, which is why I think she'd do a good job as Jack's Mother.

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Updated On: 6/22/12 at 01:45 PM

"And what about Helena Bohnam Carter for the witch."

She would be great for that part. I also think Meryl Streep looks great for age to play the part. Sara Ramierez and Jane Krakowski would also be terrific.

Depp would actually be an interesting choice for Cinderella's Prince and the Wolf. As for Rapunzel Prince I am not sure, but maybe Matthew Morrison would be good.

Emma Stone as Red Riding Hood would be a very good choice. I know most everyone on here would like Taylor Swift to stay away from that part.

I think Daniel Radcliffe, Jeremy Jordan, or Aaron Tveit would all be great as Jack. Amy Adams could reprise her role as the Baker's Wife and the Nicole Kidman idea someone mentioned earlier was actually pretty good.

ETA: I think Emmy Rossum would be great as Rapunzel. Megan Hilty has always wanted to be a part of this show and I think she would be wonderful and Cinderella or Rapunzel.

Updated On: 6/22/12 at 01:48 PM

I think Jeremy Jordan, or Aaron Tveit would all be great as Jack.

Please, no 30-year-old Jack. Jack is a boy.

Helena Bonham Carter would probably be a stunning Witch. But her singing voice is so colorless, bland, and weak. I doubt she could bring the emotion and tenderness to "Stay With Me" - if it were to be kept. Even CZJ, with a limited range, could bring more to that song. I assume they will use something similar to the Vanessa Williams keys.

I am with Princeton Returns on all of those choices, if CZJ agrees to do it. I also want Kate Winslet as the Baker's Wife and Jason Segel as the Baker.

"And this is a movie, kids, no one has to be able to sing."

Look what he did with Renee Zellweger

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