It's beneficial to play against your type; to be chameleon-like. Laura Carmichael beneficialchameleonplay 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
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
Playing a plainer role means everything is dependent on the credentials of the actor, not the fact that they are as pretty as Julia Roberts. People start to look at their talent rather than their appearance. And playing the ugly part often means less time in the make-up chair, which is a great benefit on set. Laura Carmichael actorappearancebenefit 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