It's been great; the whole experience was surreal to me. To go from 'EastEnders' to 'X-Men' was like a dream. I could never have thought when I left 'EastEnders' that I would get this good a gig and so soon. Ben Hardy dreameastenderexperience share on social
I love theater. I really want to go back to it. Ben Hardy backlovetheater Change image and share on social
It's crazy. I couldn't believe it going from 'EastEnders' to 'X-Men.' I was just looking to leave and get any job, so when I actually got the job, I was in dreamland. Ben Hardy crazydreamlandeastender Change image and share on social
For a while, I didn't want to leave the house. Eventually, I just got sick of being indoors. Now I take steps not to be noticed when I don't want to be. For instance, I live near Westfield shopping centre, so I won't go there at the weekend. Ben Hardy centreeventuallyhouse share on social
You're always aware that only eight per cent of actors are in work at one time, so you've got to be thankful for the job you've got and do the best you can. Ben Hardy actorawarecent Change image and share on social
I don't regret being topless in certain things, but there were some things in 'EastEnders' where there was no reason for me to be topless. Ben Hardy eastenderreasonregret Change image and share on social
It's hard to imagine you've got these massive wings in your back. You have to think about how it's going to affect your posture, affect the way you move, just, like, the sheer weight of them. Ben Hardy affectbackhard Change image and share on social
On stage, you rehearse for five weeks, and it goes out to 300 people. In 'EastEnders,' you get ten minutes to rehearse, and seven million people watch it! Ben Hardy eastendermillionminute Change image and share on social
