Kate Hudson and a young Hugh Jackman were the inspiration for Essie and Tony.

Is it love ... or are the deep in the heart of trouble?

Is it love ... or are the deep in the heart of trouble?

I would cast Kate Hudson as Essie Spreckelmeyer.

I would cast Kate Hudson as Essie Spreckelmeyer.

I cast a young Hugh Jackman as Tony Morgan.

I cast a young Hugh Jackman as Tony Morgan.