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RACHEL WEISZ - WEISZ: 'JACKMAN TOLD MY HUSBAND TO CAST ME IN HIS MOVIE'
Oscar winner RACHEL WEISZ has hit back at claims she scored her role in new movie THE FOUNTAIN because husband DARREN ARONOFSKY was the director, insisting HUGH JACKMAN recommended her for the part.
The English actress took on the role of IZZI in the sci-fi thriller after CATE BLANCHETT dropped out, but only after Jackman had managed to convince Aronofsky his wife was perfect for the part.
She tells Empire magazine, "There was just no question that I was going to be in the movie. It was really all Hugh's idea. He said to Darren, 'I think Rachel would be really right for this'."
03/02/2007 14:11
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posted on 03/02/2007 17:54
I am quite sure that Rachel's statement is quite true asit was some time ago in
interviews and reviews Hugh himself confirmed he suggested Rachel would be
perfect for the part as Darren had not even thought of her
The Fountain is an extraordinary film with reviews and critics confirming the
depth of Hugh Jackman's performances which at least 'begs' an oscar nomination
and Rachel gave all her support and turn out fine performances
It is the performances that should be looked and not ignored just because the
world outside decided to give the film selected viewing- there are a great
many of us in the outside world who want to see this film and support the multi
talents of Hugh Jackman.
