‘Into the Woods’ First Teaser Trailer Shows Meryl Streep’s Witchy Side (Video)

Chris Pine, Anna Kendrick and Emily Blunt also star in the adaptation of the Broadway musical

Disney released the first teaser for Rob Marshall’s upcoming “Into the Woods” Thursday — a modern, musical amalgamation of several beloved fairy tales. The all-star includes Chris Pine, Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt, Johnny Depp and Meryl Streep.

“I wish…” says Lilla Crawford as Little Red Riding Hood.

“I wish…” adds Daniel Huttlestone as Jack (on a beanstalk.)

See photos: Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine Go ‘Into the Woods’ in First Look at Rob Marshall’s Musical

“I wish…” chimes in Anna Kendrick as Cinderella.

“You wish to have the curse reversed?” asks a witched-out Streep as she bursts through a door like Jason Statham in a “Transporter” sequel.

Also read: Why Anna Kendrick Is Done With Musicals: ‘Singing Is F-cking Hard’

Disney pushed out several striking images of the disparate, eccentric band of characters Wednesday, and this teaser is further proof that director Rob Marshall (“Chicago”) turned in a subversive and darkly comedic take on James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s Tony-winning musical.

Producers include Marshall, John DeLuca, Marc Platt and Callum McDougall.

Also read: Stephen Sondheim Changes His Tune on Disney’s ‘Into the Woods’ After Seeing Movie

“Into the Woods” hits theaters Dec. 25, 2014.

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