Rachel Weisz and Hugh Jackman at the screening of 'The Fountain' as part of the AFI Festival 2006 held at the Grauman's Chinese Theater. Los Angeles, California- 11.11.06

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'."

Source: WENN