Apple has released the first trailer and poster for the upcoming drama Water for Elephants, which will be released in theaters nationwide on April 15. Click below to watch the first footage from this big top romance. You can also click on the one-sheet below to access our poster gallery:

Water for Elephants Poster

Based on the acclaimed bestseller, Water for Elephants presents an unexpected romance in a uniquely compelling setting. Veterinary school student Jacob meets and falls in love with Marlena, a star performer in a circus of a bygone era. They discover beauty amidst the world of the Big Top, and come together through their compassion for a special elephant. Against all odds -- including the wrath of Marlena's charismatic but dangerous husband, August -- Jacob and Marlena find lifelong love.