After Skins I became mildly famous, which was a bit of a disaster.

Supposedly I'm impossible to talk to. But it's honestly not me being difficult. Sometimes you just don't have a lot to say.

As you're growing up, it's odd, because directors don't expect you to grow up. They think you'll be young forever, but as an actor, there is an awkward period when you're too young for old or too old for young, and it can be an odd time.

That's the main thing, looking for interesting characters, good directors, and experiences where you're growing and learning.

I try not to read about myself. Why would reading about yourself be interesting? You're only going to be told you're doing a good job and get big headed about it, or be told you're rubbish and get down in the dumps. What's the point?

I think interviews can be fine. It's just there's this terrible fear of coming off wrongly or saying something that gets taken out of context.

After Skins I became mildly famous, which was a bit of a disaster.