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Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman's latest film Eucalyptus has been postponed due to problems with the script.

The film's set in New South Wales has been dismantled and crew members have been dismissed reports BBC online.

"We have agreed that the best thing to do is postpone shooting until the project's foundation is solid," said Crowe, Kidman and the film's director in a statement.

Bad weather and actor Geoffrey Rush's withdrawal hampered early production.

"We are confident that when the time is right this dedicated Australian production team will once again find a way to be on board," the statement added.

Russell Crowe was due to play the romantic lead in Eucalyptus

The film tells the tale of Ellen and a story-telling stranger - played by Kidman and Crowe - but he must name every variety of eucalyptus tree on her father's estate to win her hand in marriage.