Cast and Crew of Water for Elephants

Water for Elephants

Set during the Great Depression, 'Water for Elephants' follows Jacob Jankowski, a young veterinary student who unexpectedly joins a traveling circus as an animal caretaker. As he adjusts to circus life, Jacob falls deeply for Marlena Rosenbluth, a talented and beautiful performer married to the charismatic but volatile ringmaster. The story delves into themes of love, loyalty, and survival amidst the vibrant yet harsh circus world.

Trivia:
1. Reese Witherspoon performed many of her own horseback riding scenes, showcasing her dedication to authentically portraying Marlena's circus act.
2. The famous elephant, Rosie, was primarily portrayed by a specially trained Asian elephant named Tai, who had an extensive acting career in films and commercials.
3. Robert Pattinson spent time researching and bonding with actual veterinarians and animal trainers to accurately depict Jacob's expertise and sensitivity toward animals.

Main Cast of Water for Elephants

Robert Pattinson as Jacob Jankowski

Robert Pattinson

Jacob Jankowski
Reese Witherspoon as Marlena Rosenbluth

Reese Witherspoon

Marlena Rosenbluth
Christoph Waltz as August Rosenbluth

Christoph Waltz

August Rosenbluth
Paul Schneider as Charlie

Paul Schneider

Charlie
Jim Norton as Camel

Jim Norton

Camel
Hal Holbrook as Old Jacob

Hal Holbrook

Old Jacob

Crew of Water for Elephants

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