Matt Smith interview: An Enemy of the People (The Guardian)

The star of Doctor Who, The Crown and House of the Dragon has come a long way since swapping sport for acting. For his latest challenge, he’s taking to the stage in Thomas Ostermeier’s unorthodox new production of An Enemy of the People

Actors are practised at charm, so when Matt Smith barrels into the room, wearing a striped sweater and swinging his bag like the Artful Dodger, I try hard to remember the pinch of salt with which I should take everything that he says. But it’s no good. Half man and half puppy, he’s so friendly, it fairly knocks me over. Am I warm enough? Where have I come from? He’s so sorry he is late (he is not late)….