Prometheus was very physically demanding, and now you’re filming for the sequel. Does it worry you that you might be cast into more action roles and less psychologically demanding ones?
I’m not really worried at all. I definitely have a good variety of roles under my belt; this year alone, I play a very emotional, modern day role in The Drop that’s quite far from anything I’ve done before, and in Child 44 I’m a school teacher in 1953 Russia. In a sense, however, I am tied to characters that fight. Whether they are struggling with their own demon or fighting the world, I love the friction that comes with their urge to change something or move forward.
What films are you working on now?
In one of my upcoming films, titled What Happened to Monday, I’ll be playing seven septuplet sisters. I’m also working with Legendary and Universal on a movie based off of the book Brilliance by Marcus Sakey. I’ve been reading his book and it’s amazing– I’m currently waiting for him to finish the trilogy!
What actor or actress would you consider your childhood idol?
I didn’t have a TV until I was 13 or 14 years old, so I was introduced to the cinematic world fairly late. But when I first discovered film, I would always come home from the video store with a giant handful of DVRs. Films were my first love in many ways. I mostly grew up with American movies; Sigourney Weaver was my idol, and I loved Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, Robert De Niro, Gary Oldman, Ridley Scott, and Martin Scorsese. Since then, the list has grown much longer, but even now, all of my idols are constantly moving forward, always searching and discovering and taking risks. I guess I’ve always found that very inspiring.
So in Child 44, you get to work with Tom Hardy again, what is that like, especially since scenes can get dark and heavy?
Tom is incredible, and it’s a blessing to be working with him. I’ve worked with him twice so far, and our relationship has very much become a collaboration where we are constantly rehearsing, discussing, and discovering together. I think our relationship is very beautiful because I know we will always support each other. Much like myself, Tom is constantly changing, and that’s kind of what I’m looking for. To find someone whom you feel confident playing any role with, whether it is in a western, a sci-fi, or a heavy drama, is very difficult, and I’m very lucky to have found someone like Tom. He’s always growing and changing, and it’s amazing to have a relationship that allows you to be brave enough to open new doors and take bigger risks.
What was it like working with the late James Gandolfini?
I didn’t really work with him extensively. Because our story arches very much represented two different sides of Tom Hardy’s character, I only had one scene with James. When I did meet him on set, he was a very adorable and lovely man. He was extremely hardworking and passionate, and it was quite shocking and terribly sad when he passed away.
What sort of roles are you looking forward to playing? Are there any directors you would want to work with?
I have a lot of projects that I would love to be working on. A lot of these are dream roles, but I would love to work with Darren Aronofsky, Scott Cooper, and one of my heroes, Quentin Tarantino. I could go on forever nowadays– there are so many new and talented directors out there and so many good upcoming films, it’s almost like a Christmas for me!
You’ve been into lifting and martial arts, what is your current routine like?
I’ve been doing martial arts for a while now, and I’ve recently started Pilates and jumping rope. Along with all this I also take lots of long walks. I build muscle really easily, so I have to be mindful of my routines and how much I build. As for my diet, I’m currently fasting. I like to fast in between my projects as a detox, to cleanse myself. I feel like it allows me to start a job from a blank page with a clean and open mind.
How would you define your style?
I like simplicity and edginess, and I don’t follow trends. I love Riccardo Tisci, who designs Givenchy, and Alexander Wang, and I much prefer to convey a sense of strength through my style. I prefer something braver and more controversial than the safer, “traditional” look. Everyone needs to find their own fashion voice rather than follow trends and recreate outfits from the runway as a fashion slave. Whether you’re taking from big brand names or small, unheard of designers, I think it’s important to mix it up and explore. Right now I really love to mix old glamour and punk. I have clothes that are cheap as shit and clothes that are extremely expensive. You can mix vintage with classic with edgy- – there are no rules, and I think that’s the beauty of fashion. If you’re trying to look sexy and cool and impressive then wear what you love, and it will show.
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