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British actress Carey Mulligan discusses her film Far From the Madding Crowd 2015 talking about what it was like to film the period piece in Dorset on a working farm, getting back to nature and enjoying creating the whole scene of a folky, period piece. Pride and Prejudice 2005 directed by Joe Wright, this was Mulligan's first acting role, she talks about working with incredibly talented co-stars Keira Knightly, Brenda Blethyn and Donald Sutherland and that it was like a mini drama school for her, she learnt so much. Never Let Me Go 2010, Mulligan talks about being desperate to play the part of Cathy when she finished reading the book but didn't think in a million years it would happen. An Education 2009 follows next. Mulligan reflects on the great 6 weeks of filming, not feeling any type of responsibility until she met Lynn Barber whom she was portraying and suddenly feeling the weight of playing a real living person. She also describes working with the Danish director Lone Scherfig who made her feel comfortable in the front of the camera for the very first time, a strong and direct female presence who put her at ease, a liberating and empowering time. Drive 2011 Mulligan talks about being initially drawn to the project because she wanted to work with the director Nicolas Winding Refn and actor Ryan Gosling, she thought she only had a small role but was surprised that it played out in the way it did, ultimately shot as an adventure/fairytale.Mulligan praises the film and is excited to be a part of something 'so cool'. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps 2010 was her first big American film. Mulligan talks about how she chooses her roles, stating that she imagines somebody else getting to play that particular part - and uses her reaction to decide. The next film discussed is Shame 2011 directed by Steve McQueen, she talks about how brilliant he is to work with, his later focus and ability to pull the best performances out of actors. The Great Gatsby 2013 directed by Baz Luhrmann, Mulligan discusses working on the elaborate sets and wearing all the exquisite period costumes, she got to experience the fantasy of filming an old fashioned Hollywood film. Mulligan then discusses Suffragette 2015 she talks about the film being based on 'Black Friday' a significant day in history and also all the characters being based on real people. Mulligan goes on to talk about what is next in her career, saying she can't write but might one day direct something. Taking her play Skylight to Broadway, is her childhood dream come true.

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