Asa Butterfield

I just read the scripts that come to me, and I see the ones which I really kind of understand and connect with, whether that's a science fiction or a period piece. It doesn't really matter as long as they're original and I have something to do with the character. ”

I like science fiction. I am quite a technologically kind of up-to-date person. I like seeing what the new developments are. ”

That was the most important thing to me: making sure 'Gardner Elliot' was likeable and funny and interesting. I took my time before filming to chat with Peter, the director, to create this character. ”

My little sister, who is four, can work my mom's iPhone better than she can. ”

When you're acting, you do have to prepare yourself for doing that. You have to leave behind - or you try and leave behind - anything that's going on in your personal life. ”