It's beneficial to play against your type; to be chameleon-like. Laura Carmichael beneficialchameleonplay Change image and share on social
As actors, you play people who are not yourselves! Laura Carmichael actorpeopleplay Change image and share on social
I think it must be so hard to start your career with everyone going on about how gorgeous you are. To be in that bracket must be so pressurised. Laura Carmichael bracketcareergorgeous Change image and share on social
I think as an actor you're used to having to travel, so wherever the work, is you're willing to go. Laura Carmichael actortravelwork Change image and share on social
When I emerge from filming I feel slightly out of synch with real life, but it's also a relief. Laura Carmichael emergefeelfilm Change image and share on social
The Twenties have this sort of attitude where you never know what's around the corner. Laura Carmichael attitudecornersort Change image and share on social
You have to have sympathy for and an empathy with a character in order to play them. Laura Carmichael characterempathyorder Change image and share on social
I grew up listening in awe to stories of their wartime adventures. My granny, Joan, was a journalist and wrote amazing letters to my grandpa when he was a prisoner of war, while my nana, Mary, was a Land Girl, then a Wren. They were so independent, resilient and glamorous. Laura Carmichael adventureamazeawe share on social