Weisz's fiancé film fear

Jan 7, 2007, 8:00 GMT

Rachel Weisz was terrified of working with her fiancé because he is such a strict director.

The Oscar-winning actress stars in her fiancé Darren Aronofsky's new film 'The Fountain' and has revealed she was warned by friends before accepting the part that he is very difficult to work with.

Rachel told Britain's The Independent newspaper: "I felt nervous because it was a very challenging role. I didn't want to let this movie or myself down. That was one of the reasons I wanted to do it, I don't think I've ever done something onscreen - I've done it on stage - where the central character had been so raw and vulnerable."

The 35-year-old actress stars opposite Hugh Jackman in the sci-fi romance.

Rachel admits that under Darren's strict direction, she was not able to put her usual improvisation into practice.

She said: "I didn't bring my own ideas to 'The Fountain'. Darren is not a director who lets actors contribute to the script.

"I think there are about six words in the whole of this film I improvised."

Rachel gave birth to Darren's son, Henry Chance Aronofsky, in May this year.

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