That's the thing with sci-fi and action roles. You have to play the danger as real. If you don't, you end up with egg on your face. You have to commit. You can't think about how stupid it might look without the special effects.

Women can't be afraid to look like action heroes. It's not always pretty, but when it's on the screen, it translates well to the audience.

I think people are just shocked to see me walking around. It's weird. When they see you on TV, they don't expect to see you in a store.

I approach my character with the question: What would an animal think? How would an animal respond? A lot of times, it's quick action and no fear, and sometimes it's irrational fear. You don't always know.

I competed in track for 10 years and have been doing kickboxing forever.

I think I've paid my dues. I've really put in a lot of time on set.

I desperately want a dog, but I've been told I travel too much, and I'm not allowed to have a dog.