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Jake Gyllenhaal Exits 'Into the Woods' for 'Nightcrawler'

Jake Gyllenhaal has dropped out of the highly anticipated movie musical Into the Woods in order to focus on his upcoming project Nightcrawler, according to The Wrap.

The 32-year-old actor was in negotiations to play Rapunzel’s Prince in the fairytale film, but scheduling conflicts have forced him to take his name out of the running.

In Nightcrawler, Jake will play “a small-time Los Angeles criminal who gets a little too swept up in the nocturnal world of the city’s crime journalism community.”

ARE YOU SAD that Jake Gyllenhaal dropped out of Into the Woods?

Anna Kendrick: Cinderella in 'Into The Woods'!

Anna Kendrick is currently in talks to play the role of Cinderella in the upcoming film Into The Woods!

“If I f–k it up I’ll do the job for you! :-) I’ll meet you at the Golden Gate Bridge ;-) You bring some rope! haha :-|,” the 27-year-old actress tweeted after her friend wrote, “Congrats! :-) Don’t f–k it up! :-)) Or I’ll murder you! ;-) Literally! :-|.”

Anna‘s role is described as a woman trying to find her place in the world while being married to a vain prince.

Into the Woods also stars Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep, and Emily Blunt.

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Chris Pine and Jake Gyllenhaal were also in talks for roles in the film.

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Anna Kendrick starring as Cinderella in Into The Woods?

Emily Blunt: 'Into the Woods' to Hit Theaters Christmas Day 2014

Emily Blunt and her husband John Krasinski leave the gym together on Wednesday (June 12) in Los Angeles.

It was just announced that the 30-year-old actress’ upcoming movie musical Into the Woods will be released in theaters on December 25, 2014. We surely know what we are doing on Christmas Day next year!

Into the Woods follows a witch (Meryl Streep) who conspires to teach important lessons to various characters of popular children’s stories including Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel.

FYI: Emily is wearing Westward Leaning sunglasses.

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Emily Blunt Confirms 'Into the Woods' Movie Role!

Emily Blunt holds onto her sweater while arriving at the Greenwich hotel on Tuesday (June 4) in New York City.

The 30-year-old actress just confirmed that she will be playing the Baker’s Wife in the upcoming movie musical Into the Woods opposite her former Devil Wears Prada co-star Meryl Streep!

“It’s horrible!” Emily told Vulture about a video of her doing karaoke that ended up on YouTube. “People are like, ‘Well, if you want to hear her sing, this is how she sounds.’ And I’m just going, ‘Yikes!’ I hope people will not give me a hard time about it when the film comes out. I’m not the greatest singer in the room by any means, but I’ll have fun trying.”

“I can’t believe I’m playing in two movies with Meryl where she’s playing someone who’s horrible to me,” she added. “I’m so excited.”


Emily Blunt Does Karaoke with Alison Brie

FYI: Emily is carrying a Dolce&Gabbana ‘Ingrid’ Handbag.

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Emily Blunt, Chris Pine, & Jake Gyllenhaal Join 'Into the Woods'?

Emily Blunt, Chris Pine, and Jake Gyllenhaal are all reportedly in talks to join the star-studded cast of the movie musical Into the Woods, according to Variety.

The 30-year-old actress would play the baker’s wife, the female lead of the film opposite the already confirmed James Corden as the baker. Chris and Jake are reportedly in talks to play Rapunzel and Cinderella’s Princes.

It is also being reported that Christine Baranski is in talks to play Cinderella’s Wicked Stepmother, according to The Wrap.

The musical “revolves 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, Jack and the Beanstalk‘s Jack, Little Red Riding Hood and other classic fairy tale characters.”

Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp have already been confirmed to join the Rob Marshall-directed flick.

WHAT DO YOU THINK of the latest casting choices for Into the Woods?

Johnny Depp: James Corden Joins 'Into the Woods' Cast!

Johnny Depp signs autographs for fans after a day of work on his new movie Transcendence on Thursday (May 9) in Los Angeles.

It was just announced that the 49-year-old actor will be joined in the upcoming movie musical Into the Woods by British comedian James Corden, according to THR!

James will be taking on the role of the Baker, while Johnny is confirmed to be playing the supporting role of the Wolf. Meryl Streep also signed on for the project as the leading lady, The Witch.

WHAT DO YOU THINK of James Corden joining Into the Woods?

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Johnny Depp: 'Into the Woods' Musical with Meryl Streep?

Johnny Depp is reportedly in talks to join the highly anticipated movie musical Into the Woods alongside Meryl Streep, according to Variety.

There are currently conflicting reports out there that say he will either play the role of the Baker or the sexy Wolf character. We can’t wait to find out which!

Meryl is in final talks to play the pivotal role of the Witch, who casts a spell on the Baker and his wife, which sends the couple on a journey interrupted by many fairytale characters, in which they must find special objects to break the curse.

There were two Broadway productions of the Stephen Sondheim musical and most recently, Amy Adams starred as the Baker’s wife in the Shakespeare in the Park production last summer.

Pictured inside: Johnny heading into a medical building through the back door on Friday (April 26) in Los Angeles.

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Johnny Depp starring in Into the Woods?

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