Emma Stone Originally Tapped to Play 'Cinderella' in INTO THE WOODS

On November 11, Emma Stone will step into the iconic role of Sally Bowles in the Broadway revival of Cabaret, directed by 'Into the Woods' helmer Rob Marshall.

According to a new interview with Stone in today's New York Times, Marshall had discussions with the actress much earlier about the possibility of her playing Cinderella in his film adaptation of the Sondheim classic. The actress declined the offer, noting that she didn't have the vocal range for the part but jokingly inquied about taking on the role of Jack!

Anna Kendrick went on to nab the role of the step-daughter turned belle of the ball in the film hitting theaters this December.

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INTO THE WOODS is a modern twist on several of 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 acclaimed filmmaker behind the Academy Award-winning musical "Chicago" and Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," directs 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. Produced by Marshall, John DeLuca, "Wicked" producer Marc Platt and Callum McDougall, "Into the Woods" will be released in theaters Dec. 25, 2014.

Starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick and Chris Pine, "Into the Woods" is a humorous and heartfelt musical that follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel-all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.

Roundabout Theatre Company's production ofJoe Masteroff, John Kander and Fred Ebb's Tony Award-winning musical Cabaret, starring Tony Award winner Alan Cumming and Golden Globe winner Michelle Williams, began previews on March 21 and officially opens on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Cabaret features a book by Joe Masteroff, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. It is based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood.

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