She plays aerialist Colette Marchant in Tim Burton's new adaptation of Dumbo.
But Eva Green, 38, has now revealed she surprised herself by taking on the daring role - as she is 'so scared of heights'.
Speaking to Radio Times, the French actress confessed she 'didn't know' if she would be able to play Colette until she was taught the ropes by 'wonderful circus people.'
Fear: Eva Green, 38, has revealed she surprised herself by taking on the daring role as she is 'so scared of heights'
She said: 'I surprised myself by playing the trapeze lady. I'm so scared of heights, I didn't know if I could do it.
'But wonderful circus people taught me. It's very physical: you need strong arms and abs.'
The actress trained for two months to get ready for the role, and she previously revealed she was 'petrified' when she first saw the stunts demonstrated.
Learn the ropes: The French actress confessed she 'didn't know' if she would be able to play Colette until she was taught the ropes by 'wonderful circus people'
Speaking at the Los Angeles conference, she shared to Fresh Fiction TV: 'The circus people were very patient, very kind with me, I was absolutely petrified. I thought I would never be able to do that.
'For two months, every day, I trained, you need a very strong core as well. Very strong abs. Very strong arms.
'Little by little, I'd go higher and higher and higher and that was amazing.'
Dedication: The actress trained for three months to get ready for the role, and she previously revealed she was 'petrified' when she first saw the
