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TRAILER: ‘Into The Woods’ Featuring Soap Alums Billy Magnussen and Mackenzie Mauzy

Now that the Thanksgiving holiday has come and gone, Christmas Day will be all the rage this holiday season. If you're not interested in staying home to open your presents and spend time indoors with the family, why not go "Into The Woods" with soap alums Billy Magnussen (ex-Casey Hughes, "As The World Turns") and Mackenzie Mauzy (ex-Phoebe Forrester, "The Bold and the Beautiful")?

Mackenzie Mauzy Joins Disney’s ‘Into the Woods’

Although it had been rumored, Deadline Hollywood has confirmed that Mackenzie Mauzy (ex-Phoebe Forrester, "The Bold and the Beautiful"; ex-Lizzie Spaulding, "Guiding Light") has joined the cast of Disney's "Into the Woods" playing Rapunzel opposite Billy Magnussen (ex-Casey Hughes, "As The World Turns"), who will play her prince, in the studios Rob Marshall directed film. "Woods" is an adaptation of the 1987 Broadway musical and will be produced by Marc Platt.

RISING STAR: ‘ATWT’ Billy Magnussen Cast in Disney’s ‘Into The Woods; Replacing Jake Gyllenhaal

With movie star Jake Gyllenhaal unavailable due to a scheduling conflict, Disney is in the process of signing Billy Magnussen (ex-Casey Hughes, “As The World Turns“) to take over the role as Rapunzel's prince in the studios Rob Marshall directed "Into the Woods," reports Deadline Hollywood. The film is an adaptation of the 1987 Broadway musical and will be produced by Marc Platt.

‘ATWT’s’ Billy Magnussen in the Race for a Tony Award; Star-Studded Event Airs This Weekend

Daytime fans might remember Billy Magnussen as “As the World Turns’” Casey Hughes, a role he played from 2008-2010. But the Broadway world has taken notice of the young actor for his work in front of live audiences, and his recent stint as the empty-headed yet handsome boy-toy Spike in “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” has even earned him a Tony nomination! But will the former soap stud be able to nab the role? You’ll have to tune in to find out!