Singer and songwriter Rihanna nearly had a role opposite a puppet in the movie musical `Annette` starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard that hit theatres on Friday. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Director Leos Carax told a news outlet that there was a small role written for the singer in the script by Ron Mael and Russell Mael. Carax said, "It was a small part written specifically for her. She was supposed to play Rihanna." The story of `Annette` centers on stand-up comedian Henry (Driver) and opera singer Ann (Cotillard), who wed and then welcome a child.

Their child, Annette, goes on to become a famous singer, and Rihanna would have played a fellow performer threatened by the young star. Speaking about it, Carax said, "When Baby Annette becomes famous, there was a duet between the puppet and Rihanna. But then Rihanna feels upstaged by this baby."