I've always had a social awareness. My favorite channel on TV is BBC News 24. For a while, I had to have it on repeat in my house. I've always been interested in what's going on in the world.

I dreamt of being an actor ever since I was young.

Sometimes things are nothing on paper, but a genius director turns it into something amazing.

As an actor, Hollywood would be a horrible place to go if you weren't actually invited.

Each character you play has its own set of characteristics, for want of a better word.

I love the challenge of playing characters forced on life-changing emotional journeys. To work on a project with Billy Crudup and Sam Rockwell is just a dream come true.

When I do go to L.A., it is usually for a reason - to meet with a director or something - but I'm always so happy to go back to London.