Brody Lost Traveler's Role to Bana

Monday 5th October 2009 - 06:30:04

Eric Bana was lucky to land the lead in The Time Traveler'S Wife - because the original novel's author wanted Adrien Brody for the role.

Audrey Niffenegger penned the best-selling book the hit film, starring Bana and Rachel McAdams, was based on.

The author admits she didn't think the Australian actor would be right for the role - and had envisaged the part going to The Pianist star Brody.

Once I signed away the rights, I just had to let go. Once you sign on the dotted line, you have no control... I decided it would probably be best if I just (didn't see it)

And Niffenegger was so terrified about seeing her tale on the big screen, she has so far refused to watch it.

She says, "Once I signed away the rights, I just had to let go. Once you sign on the dotted line, you have no control... I decided it would probably be best if I just (didn't see it)".