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Best dog you've worked with?
suziebee asks:
Who is the best dog you have worked with? The one in The Little Stranger was lovely (sob).
Guardian contributor I've worked with a number of dogs. Dalmations, sheep dogs … but, yes, my favourite was my labrador in The Little Stranger. She retired after that job.
KevinMolloy asks:
You seem to have a terrific confidence, what do you put that down to?
Guardian contributor Well, it's not always the case but any confidence I have is down to my parents.
Danko1981 asks:
Idris Elba or Dominic West? Or, to put it another way, Stringer or McNulty?
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badalice asks:
Do you find yourself adopting character traits of roles you’ve played; even just temporarily? If so, which role has had the greatest impact in this way and why do you think that is?
Guardian contributor No, but one thing you do do is start speaking like the character. For example, you start bringing Shakespearean language to everyday conversations. It's good for your vocab.
ludditeme asks:
Does anyone close to you fear for their life if they anger you?
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TimmyP99 asks:
I really loved the first two series of The Affair, but felt the character arcs went slightly haywire after. It seems to happen quite often that a series launches and is (unexpectedly?) successful, subsequent series feel slightly ‘unplanned’, as if the writing team were never expecting to necessarily write a second, third, fourth season etc.
How do you approach this as an actress? Do you read a script and consider character development beyond the original brief and discuss with writing teams and director? How much does this matter to you when approaching a new project?
Guardian contributor Yeah, it's vital to be forensic about character development and their journey. On a big series like that they have what they call a bible which lays out the character and story arc over three seasons. But it's not set in stone and often changes, so discussions are always being had during those long-running shows.
cantthinkofagoodname asks:
Has Idris Elba confirmed whether he is willing to be on the same team as you for an episode of Time Commanders?
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MelonMouse asks:
Has any role hurt you, either physically or emotionally?
And how long did it take to recover?
Guardian contributor Dark River hurt me physically. I'd been beaten up by sheep and men for six weeks. It took me another six to recover.
My character is 'the cesspit of moral filth' – great fun!
philipc333 asks:
How are you finding the role of Marisa Coulter in the BBC adaptation of His Dark Materials? When are we likely to see this on screen?
Guardian contributor I'm loving it. A character who is described as 'the cesspit of moral filth' is fun to play. Great outfits. Loving working with a monkey demon and a series of fantastic directors and cast members too. It'll be on screens some time in 2019.
wiseman31 asks:
How did you feel when you first read the script for Alison’s dramatic ending in The Affair? I personally felt it was tremendously moving and incredibly acted. The last season of The Affair was just so brutally beautiful.
Guardian contributor I was disappointed that she didn't get to survive her demons. I wanted to see her walk off into the sunset with her daughter, alone. But considering her history and the death of her son, perhaps it was a fitting end that she joined him.
usefulmirage asks:
If you could ask one question of your grandfather, Alexander Wilson, what would it be?
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TheManWithTheStick asks:
Which character have you played that bears the closest resemblance to yourself?
Guardian contributor None of them. They're probably all a bit mental … maybe that's saying something
Andyb1967 asks:
Hi Ruth. Great voice performance in Locke. That must have been a strange one to “film”? Have you forgiven Olivia yet?
Guardian contributor It was like a live radio show, with a brilliant cast: Andrew Scott, Ben Daniels, Tom Holland and of course Olivia Coleman who I can never forgive for getting pregnant with my husband's baby. Next time I see her I'll have words.
Petebail asks:
Hi Ruth. Which do you prefer, Roadrunner or Wile E Coyote? Meep meep!
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Chinajim asks:
I saw your performance of Hedda Gabler on the night a member of the audience collapsed and the entire cast froze in their positions before being taken off and resuming again after a paramedic had been called. Does your training prepare you for that kind of situation, or was it just an collective instinctual reaction?
Guardian contributor No. Not at all. It was the first time it's ever happened to me. I was determined to not break the magic between audience and actors. So I would have stayed in that position all night long, but of course someone's health was at stake, and luckily the stage manager took control of the situation.
DNAwoman asks:
I think Jane Eyre was one of the roles that first made you a household name. Before you got that part, did you already have confidence that you would make it as an actor? What would be your advice to younger actors in that working-for-a-big break period?
Guardian contributor No, I didn't. I gave myself two years to get an acting part after drama school. Luckily I got Jane Eyre. The advice I'd give to actors is to keep open to any opportunity. It might not be acting that you end up doing. For example, many of my friends from drama school have gone on to become documentary makers, one is a producer at the ENO.
carygrant3000 asks:
What are your favourite sweets?
Guardian contributor Haribo – Fangtastic. I like a lemon sherbet. The fizzier, the better.
'Theatre can be a very superficial industry'
Alfayc asks:
You mentioned that theatre is an industry built on making you feel not good enough. What specifically make you feel you are not good enough when you work for theatre?
Guardian contributor I was talking about the industry, full stop. You're always made to feel like you're in competition. You're often rejected for things you have no control over: the colour of your hair, your size, your age etc. It can be a very superficial industry.
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Arthur Sternom asks:
What do you think of spoilers in newspapers, such as when dead characters are revealed to be about to return to long running TV programmes…
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Somebag asks:
I loved you in Jane Eyre, one of my favourite books. Do you like to read? Is there any book to movie/TV adaption role that is on your wishlist?
Guardian contributor I'm reading Normal People by Sally Rooney and I recently finished The Changeling by Joy Williams, and I'm listening to a lot of podcasts. In particular, Sam Harris. I wake up with that one and Serial.
questionsfromalexok asks:
What are the most important criterias when you choose a new film or theatre project?
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Joe_S24 asks:
After four seasons of The Affair, can it be difficult to leave the world of Alison behind, when you have to immerse yourself in new material?
Guardian contributor No. Weirdly not. It's become easier to let go of characters I find. Hedda was hard because I loved the job and character. Jane Eyre was hard to let go of because it was my first job. You learn to become less sentimental.
Dinenuto asks:
If you had a choice of projects, one theatre and one film, both equally fascinating, which do you think you would prefer?
Guardian contributor Last year I would have said theatre, this year I say film. Hedda was probably the most complicated female character on stage, it'll be hard to match. I'm looking forward to finding a similarly complex character in film.
PunCrock asks:
If Tom Hanks ever made a sequel to Cast Away, would you audition for the part of Wilson?
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Laurence Bury asks:
You are a fabulous actress – why haven’t more cerebral feature roles come your way? Is this a problem for every serious actress?
Guardian contributor There aren't many cerebral roles out there, and they often occur more in TV these days than they do in film.
'Giving birth to my dad was weird'
MarkCope asks:
What did you find most difficult about portraying your own grandmother?
Guardian contributor It wasn't what you expect. The role actually felt quite disempowering. The rug was constantly being pulled from underneath her. Yeah, of course, giving birth to my dad was weird and the pressure of 'getting her right' was difficult but really it was the emotional demands of the piece.
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JasonC73 asks:
Hi Ruth, I just saw Dark River. I thought it was a thoughtful, moving and disturbing film. Would you ever chuck in the acting lark and become a sheep farmer like your character?
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Veteran574 asks:
Do you think it’s easier to become an actor if you come from a privileged background?
Guardian contributor Yes. Drama school is expensive. And unfortunately, It's one of the only avenues to get into the acting industry. There's not enough support for students from low-income backgrounds. It's also about the material we're making and we need to be representing people from all types of backgrounds.
Derrida3 asks:
Has The Affair led you to view your family – or yourself – in a different light? Has it changed the dynamic between members of your family?
Guardian contributor No. It's made me appreciate my parent's marriage and its longevity
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Gavmyster asks:
Would you ever consider being in a superhero movie?
Guardian contributor Yes, I'd love to wear latex and kick ass! Alice is a good alternative
Gavmyster asks:
Can you name a few directors, actors and actresses you would love to work with?
Guardian contributor Willem Dafoe, Tilda Swinton, Michael Haneke, Yorgos Lanthimos, Lynn Ramsey and Ruben Ostlund
Ruth Wilson is in the office…
… and ready to answer your questions!
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Post your questions for Ruth Wilson
Ruth Wilson’s latest project isn’t exactly straightforward. Mrs Wilson, which starts on BBC One on Tuesday 27 November at 9pm, sees Ruth delve into the complex and mysterious life of her grandfather, the novelist and ex-Secret Intelligence Service man, Alexander Wilson. Ruth will play her own grandmother, Alison.
“It was daunting playing my own family member, even a bit scary,” Wilson told the Observer. “But because it is a drama we are not judging them. It would actually be more exposing to make a documentary because it would be me, Ruth, and you would have to give answers and perhaps make a call on it.”
Wilson is used to complicated characters. She returns as psychopath and research scientist Alice Morgan in Luther early in 2019, and has recently left The Affair, where she starred alongside Dominic West in the infidelity-meets-murder saga. Despite her success on screen, she still regularly works in the theatre. “It’s an industry that’s built on making you feel not quite good enough, that you haven’t quite got to where you should, and it’s so mixed up with the media and selling stuff,” she said, discussing Hollywood.
“The turnover of stars is silly, brutal. You have to be zen, and that’s why it’s vital to stay working in the theatre, which is more generous to older women and more collaborative. It’s the true form, for me.”
She is joining us to answer your questions, in a live webchat from 3pm BST on Monday 26 November – post them in the comments below and she’ll answer as many as possible.
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Goodbye everyone. Thanks for all the great questions. And tune in to Mrs Wilson, which is on BBC One on Tuesday 27 November at 9pm.