My “Into the Woods” Movie Dream Cast: Location: Central Park
Witch - Cher Narrator – Jason Bateman Cinderella – Ann Hathaway Baker – Steve Carell (he can sing) Baker's Wife – Toni Collette Jack – Tony Hale (Buster Bluth) Jack's Mother – Liza Minnelli Little Red Riding Hood – Ana Ferris Cinderella's Stepmother Joy – Elizabeth Perkins Cinderella's Mother – Meryl Streep Mysterious Man – Jason Bateman Wolf – Robin Williams or Robbie Williams Rapunzel's Prince – Daniel Craig Grandmother – Meryl Streep Cinderella's Prince – James Marsden Giant- Meryl Streep Rapunzel – Barbra Streisand (on her good side with a scream double) Snow White – Mary Louise Parker Sleeping Beauty - Giselle Milky White – Oprah Winfrey
Witch - Catherine Zeta-Jones Narrator – Hugh Laurie Cinderella – Anne Hathaway Baker – Eric McCormack Baker's Wife – Laura Linney Jack – Mark Indelicato Jack's Mother – Imelda Staunton Little Red Riding Hood – Ellen Page Cinderella's Stepmother - Glenn Close Stepsisters - Becki Newton & Blake Lively Mysterious Man – Hugh Laurie Wolf – Hugh Jackman Cinderella's Prince – Jake Gyllenhaal Rapunzel's Prince – James Marsden Rapunzel – Jayne Wisener
I love Besty's cast, except I would use Toni Collette as the Baker's Wife instead of Cate Blanchett (though VonTussle's girl idea of Laura Linney is superb as well).
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
i like what you guys are saying BUT i agree with sporkgoddess, does scarlett have the voice for rapunzel?! her "ahh ahh ahhh" is pretty crucial to the show. also i would not have Anne Hathaway as Cinderella, i think Cinderella should be played by someone who is more of an ingenue, Anne can be kind of sarcastic and annoying (to me)
"The good news is I have an excellent Tony speech. The bad news is I've had it for forty-five years."-Elaine Stritch
Jason Bateman as the Mysterious OLD Man? Tony Hale and Liza? What's with the Arrested Development thing? I like the show but what does it have to do with an ITW movie? Why didn't you cast Ron Howard as the Narrator for that matter?
And Merly Streep is sposed to take on three roles of somewhat miniscule size?
And as for Babs and Oprah...well I just don't even know what to say there.
This is a joke, obviously.
You're reminding me of people you hear at the movies asking questions every ten seconds, "Who is that? Why is that guy walking down the street? Who's that lady coming up to him? Uh-oh, why did that car go by? Why is it so dark in this theater?" - FindingNamo on strummergirl
"If artists were machines, then I'm just a different kind of machine...I'd probably be a toaster. Actually, I'd be a toaster oven because they're more versatile. And I like making grilled cheese" -Regina Spektor
"That's, like, twelve shows! ...Or seven." -Crazy SA Fangirl
"They say that just being relaxed is the most important thing [in acting]. I take that to another level, I think kinda like yawning and...like being partially asleep onstage is also good, but whatever." - Sherie Rene Scott
I always thought Laura Linney would make a great Bakers' Wife, but I have no idea if she is vocally up to the role. Catherine Zeta-Jones would make a great witch, but I disagree with Anne Hathaway as Cinderella.
Meryl Streep is almost 60. At the beginning of the show the Baker and his wife are wondering why they can't have kids...well, at 60, Meryl needs no curse from the Witch to keep her from getting pregnant.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
They could easily make Meryl look at least 40, but I can understand why Meryl wouldn't be suitable for the Baker's Wife. I guess you are right Ray-andallthatjazz. Let me rephrase... Meryl Streep circa 1985 would be ideal for the Baker's Wife.
Whoever mentioned Laura Linney for the Baker's Wife... what a great idea!
I think the suggestion of Cher as the Witch is hilarious! Updated On: 6/10/08 at 08:21 PM
as much as i kind of want this to happen, i feel like i would be extremely disappointed in the outcome. how many of our favorite musicals have been turned into movies and ruined? too many
"The good news is I have an excellent Tony speech. The bad news is I've had it for forty-five years."-Elaine Stritch
Zoox, I love Meryl, and she would have made a wonderful Baker's Wife back in the days. She is perfect for the Witch though. She would be scary, campy, elegant, and heart-breaking (during "Stay With Me" and "Lament").
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
I think with the right director this movie could be really good, but there are so many ways they could take the style of the overall film. It could be brilliant or fall completely on its face depending on the style they choose.
But in all honesty I don't see this happening... especially after the grosses Sweeney Todd got.
ray - I totally agree about Meryl as the Witch! Updated On: 6/10/08 at 08:39 PM