It’s difficult for a young girl like me. Because there’s a certain time for young actresses, which is like a really juicy period when all the parts are love interests and young heroines. Of course, there’s always work for men whatever age they are.
My preference will always be theatre because it’s where my heart lies and it’s what I started with and eventually I want to direct it. It’s where my real interest is. But I just love trying out new stuff. Acting for me isn’t just for me about being in front of a camera … it’s so much more than that. It’s always about telling a story and there are so many ways of doing that, so I’ll always want to try something else.
Gemma Arterton for Grazia (France), March 2015
Gemma Arterton attends the 2015 Olivier Awards
Gemma Arterton for TK Maxx’s Comic Relief 2015 campaign.
This year, I’m only working with female directors, coincidentally; Marjane is the first. And I’m starting my own production company so that I can be a little more instrumental in the whole process. You need to take it into your own hands and create parts for women, and for female writers and directors. Otherwise, the process can be quite frustrating.
Gemma Arterton on her Olivier Nomination
I'm always surprised at what I actually end up doing because I don't have a strategy or a game plan, especially now that I'm making my own choices.