Disney and director Rob Marshall are bringing one of Stephen Sondheim's classic musicals to life on the big screen this Christmas with Into the Woods, which intertwines the plots of several Grimm Brothers fairy tales, such as Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Rapunzel and many more.

Today, we have nine brand new photos which give us our first look at Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), The Big Bad Wolf (Johnny Depp), The Baker (James Corden) and The Baker's Wife (Emily Blunt), Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Cinderella's mother (Christine Baranski) and stepsisters (Lucy Punch and Tammy Blanchard), Prince Charming (Chris Pine), the Witch (Meryl Streep) and Rapunzel (Mackenzie Mauzy), along with commentary from director Rob Marshall and actress Emily Blunt.

Into the Woods Lilla Crawford Photo

"As Little Red Riding Hood, Lilla Crawford takes on Johnny Depp's Big Bad Wolf. 'Everybody worked really well together," says director Rob Marshall. 'Of course it helps when Meryl Streep and Johnny have already memorized their lines at the first rehearsal. It set the tone.'"

Into the Woods Johnny Depp Photo

"Johnny loved the idea of playing the Big Bad Wolf," says Marshall. "He had such fun with it. He becomes the Wolf. His song is THE SONG."

Into the Woods Emily Blunt and James Corden Photo

"On the first day there was that awful stomach-turning moment when Rob [Marshall] said, 'OK, we're all going to sing,'" says Emily Blunt, who plays the Baker's Wife opposite onscreen husband James Corden. "We all screamed because up until that point we had all been singing in our own private little caves. And now we had to sing in front of each other. Even Meryl was screaming."

Into the Woods Anna Kendrick Photo

"'Anna Kendrick brings a modern sensibility to Cinderella,' says Marshall of the actress's portrayal of the fairy-tale princess. 'Because she has theater chops, it was fantastic to be able to have her on this. She really is an amazing singer. I was so thrilled to see the vulnerability and the humor she brought to the role.'"

Into the Woods Lucy Punch, Christine Baranski and Tammy Blanchard Photo

"As Cinderella's stepmother and stepsisters, Lucy Punch, Christine Baranski, and Tammy Blanchard provide comedic foils for Kendrick's Cinderella. Tony-winner Baranski really shines as the Stepmother, says Marshall. 'She made it her own in such a unique and artistic way. She's sort of gold.'"

Into the Woods Chris Pine Photo

"'Chris Pine has a voice like a full-bodied bottle of wine,' says Blunt of the actor, who plays Prince Charming in the movie musical. 'He sounds like Frank Sinatra. The first time I heard his voice it was like 'wow!' He's so funny in this role. He's so full of it and arrogant.'"

Into the Woods James Corden and Meryl Streep Photo

"Corden's Baker tries to break a curse from Streep's Witch by gathering four magical elements she demands - a lock of Rapunzel's hair, milk from a magic cow, Red Riding Hood's cape and one of Cinderella's slippers. 'It was so exciting to hear Meryl sing that material,' says Marshall. 'The match is off the charts.'"

Into the Woods Mackenzie Mauzy Photo

"Mackenzie Mauzy plays Rapunzel, who's waiting for her prince to arrive (played by Billy Magnussen). 'There wasn't a person in our movie who didn't sing live," says Marshall of the film's live and pre-recorded performances. 'It should all feel live. You should not know the difference."

Into the Woods James Corden, Emily Blunt and Meryl Streep Photo

"'They bonded like a real company,' recalls Marshall. 'I remember we had a dinner early on with everybody and you could just feel it. You'd be filming the Baker and the Baker's Wife, and everyone else would have the day off and they'd be off doing things together.'"