Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep in 'Into The Woods'

Hollywood biggies Johnny Depp and Meryl Streep are coming together for Disney's movie adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's iconic Broadway musical 'Into The Woods'.
To be helmed by Rob Marshall, best known for his musical hits 'Chicago' and 'Nine', the film adaptation of 1987 play will see Streep and Depp singing too, the Deadline reported.
Depp and 'Mama Mia!' star "almost have their deals wrapped up for the film".
The musical revolves around a childless baker and his wife who decide to fight a family curse by journeying into the woods to confront the witch that put the spell on them.

Depp has previously worked in the movie version of Sondheim's dark musical 'Sweeney Todd' which saw him singing on camera for the first time.
While Streep has already wowed her fans by taking on Abba songs in 'Mamma Mia!'.
'Into The Woods', Marshall frequent collaborators John DeLuca will produce while David Krane will arrange the music.