Liv Tyler knows all about instant celebrity finding herself in the enviable position of being one of the most sought after young actresses of her generation. Liv is a very accomplished actress for her age, says producer Jerry Bruckheimer. She brings a sensuality and an innocence to the movie. Like many of our actors, she helped to embellish her character and made Grace stronger just by her presence. That’s why she was our first and only choice. She said ‘No’ a couple of times, but I just wouldn’t give up.
I didn’t really think I would ever do something like this. Then I found out Billy Bob Thornton and Steve Buscemi and my friend Ben were doing it and I thought, ‘If I’m gonna face the end of the world, then I want to face it with them, Tyler laughs. If they can’t come up with a solution, no one can.