Since his breakout turn at the age of twelve in 2002’s About a Boy, Nicholas Hoult has worked alongside such actors as Nicolas Cage, Kenneth Branagh, and Gabriel Byrne, as well as starring in Channel 4’s smash series Skins, and is fast-becoming one of Britain’s most in-demand young actors. As part of the BFI’s Future Film Festival in partnership with BBC Blast, the star of A Single Man discusses his experiences of breaking into the film industry with Rajini Vaidyanathan, offering tips and insights for those looking to do the same.