That's the thing, when you play younger characters they're always less casual. You're hungrier or more naive. Those things wane in time. Ben Barnes casualcharacterhungry Change image and share on social
I had two family members involved in World War I: two great-uncles. One of them is on a memorial in France. And the other was a trench runner who survived the war. The average life span of a trench runner was 36 hours, but he survived the whole war. Ben Barnes averagefamilyfrance share on social
I don't believe in that kind of pragmatic career ladder stuff. Ben Barnes careerkindladder Change image and share on social
I want to take advantage of any popularity I have. Ben Barnes advantagepopularity Change image and share on social
Actually what I'd like is to have a reputation as someone who's been wild and gone straight, but without having to go through the trouble of being bad. Ben Barnes badreputationstraight Change image and share on social
I often talk with other actors about that time when you've just finished a job, because I think you do take on the characteristics of some of the characters you play. Sometimes it can be a great thing and sometimes it's a bit haunting because you're not quite sure how to leave it on set. My dad talks about it as being 'de-personalised.' Ben Barnes actorbitecharacter share on social
I think every film actor secretly wants to be a rock star as well; just that part of the job which requires the extrovert in you. Even if you've become an actor because it's your way of hiding in plain sight, there's still part of you which has that craving. Ben Barnes actorcraveextrovert share on social
I'd rather be shot than be seen falling out of some trendy club. Ben Barnes clubfallshoot Change image and share on social
I think escapism is very important, certainly in my life. I love nothing more than escaping into the world of a film or a novel. To be involved in creating that for other people is a privilege. Ben Barnes createescapeescapism Change image and share on social