She’s working hard to prepare for an upcoming role, and Marion Cotillard was spotted enjoying the chance of a lifetime at Marineland in Antibes, France on Wednesday (October 5).

The “Nine” actress was decked out in a wetsuit as she learned to signal demands to the orca whale in a giant pool.

As for the role, Marion is set to star in the upcoming drama called “Rust and Bone” set to hit theaters in 2012.

The movie’s director Jacques Audiard is aiming to begin shooting this fall in France and Belgium.

Enjoy the pictures of Marion Cotillard training for "Rust and Bone" with whales at Marineland in France (October 5).

Photo Credit: INF Daily