"The Theory of Everything" is an extraordinary story because [Jane Hawing] was incredibly religious and [Stephen Hawking] was an atheist, so you have this conflict both on a domestic level between a couple in a difficult situation but also this bigger conflict of science versus religion, so it's a really fascinating project.

I always hope for roles that have some depth and that I can get my teeth into and that will challenge me, in some way.

When you're believing in the person that you're playing, you feel protected. It's about being true to that person you're playing.

I think in every character there are aspects of yourself that you bring to it. But then it would be really boring to just play yourself.

I was a tomboy running around in the garden. I used to play on a local cricket team. I grew up with all boy cousins, for the most part, and my brother.

I'm keen to have balance, as much as possible. I put every ounce of myself into my work, but also it's important that I don't miss every single wedding of my best friends. I couldn't do what I do without my friends and family.

I'm keen to have balance, as much as possible.