Rupert Friend has revealed that he had the greatest acting teacher... Johnny Depp.
Friend worked alongside the Oscar nominated actor on The Libertine, which was his first step into film, and he has described it as a huge 'learning curve'.
Speaking to The Press Association the actor said: "I'd never seen a film camera before. So it was a huge learning curve in front of one of the greatest screen actors ever.
"I had the greatest teacher ever - even if he didn't know that."
And the young actor admits that he still carries the advice that Depp gave him all those years ago about the importance of taking time off and resting between projects.
"I've never thought it was a good idea to act back-to-back. If you are going to have any chance of replicating life, you need to live it.
"I also never forgot something Johnny Depp said to me, which Marlon Brando said to him, 'You only have so many faces in your pocket.'
"I really admire artists who take the time to recharge their batteries and not continually call on it. I think you can spot tired and jaded artists quite quickly."
Friend is currently on stage starring on show Brimstone And Treacle but he has completed work on movies Meet Me In Montenegro and Renee.
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