In true-life dramas, you have to do so much research. It's a big responsibility to make sure things are as correct as possible. In 'Robin Hood', you have more artistic license - it's all action, adventure and reaction. This gives everyone a chance to make their characters their own and to make them believable.

I want the chance to play very different characters, and I've always wanted to do more films.

As an actor, or as a person, I like to do things that are challenging.

As I get older, my skin shows more of how I am feeling, like a mirror. If I am stressed, or not getting enough sleep, I see it in my face right away.

I grew up on a farm - it was a lovely life; we'd make tree houses all day - and my parents worked from home.

I always play girls who are quite traumatised, or a plain girl, but I'm happy with that.

The fragrance that suits me best is Romance by Ralph Lauren. It seems to blend into my chemistry, so it is nice and subtle. I don't like to be doused in scent. This one is feminine, fresh and a bit musky.