Out of her skin
19.05.12
Bright, opinionated and wise beyond her years, Scodelario made it through the casting process where other more recognisable stars, notably Natalie Portman and Abbie Cornish, failed to stay the course. “I read a lot, but never came across it,” says the 19-year-old. Actually, I never read a whole script. Believing she was wrong for the part, Scodelario stayed away, turned off her phone and hid. Hours before the film’s London premiere, Scodelario has yet to crack the spine on the third Brontë sister’s only surviving tome. Should probs read the book. Director Andrea Arnold forbade the young actor from reading the source novel and from watching any older adaptations. ” wrote Scodelario. ” She never did. It was hard to stay away. The first time I found out what happened to the characters was when I saw the film. Her achievement is all the more impressive when you consider she failed to show up for her audition. I like to research. “And I’m quite a technical person.
Source: Irish Times