BWW TV Exclusive: Rob Marshall on His Dream of Bringing INTO THE WOODS to the Big Screen, Casting the Movie & More!

By: Dec. 24, 2014
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Disney's highly anticipated big screen adaptation of INTO THE WOODS hits theaters on December 25th. Below, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge brings you an exclusive interview with INTO THE WOODS director Rob Marshall, who opens up about translating the musical for the big screen, finding the perfect cast and so much more. Check out the full interview below, and stay tuned for a special follow-up interview with Marshall shortly!

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 (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), Jack and the Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy) - all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife (James Corden & Emily Blunt), their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch (Meryl Streep) who has put a curse on them.

Rob Marshall, the talented filmmaker behind the Academy Award-winning musical "Chicago" and Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: OnStranger Tides," helms the film, which is based on the Tony-winning original musical by James Lapine, who also penned the screenplay, and legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, who provides the music and lyrics - including an all-new song for the big-screen adaptation. INTO THE WOODS is produced by Marshall, John DeLuca, "Wicked" producer Marc Platt and Callum McDougall.



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