Ruth Wilson

“My remit has always been: I want to do something different from the last thing I've done.”

“I'm a tragedienne in some way. I think quite epically. I like epic landscapes and grand emotions.”

“I'm drawn to damaged, complicated characters.”

“It's how you prioritize in life.”

“There's always been a religious strain in me. I can't get rid of it. I don't want to get rid of it. I'm not involved in a church, but I understand that impulse to believe in something that's never going to betray you.”

“What really excites me is the unknown, and getting to grips with something you have no idea about.”

“I think I'm a bit of a loner, and actually quite enjoy alone time; friends become people you want to actually spend time with rather than people who are just in your life. I think it's a nice place to be.”