- People think of Sweden as being very tolerant and laidback, which makes this film particularly shocking…

Everybody says that! This picture of Sweden surprises them. Sweden is a fair country in many ways; it’s equal, free and calm. But it’s often just surface.

People are determined to keep up this nice attitude, even though everything might chaotic at home or you might have had a big argument with your boyfriend. Everybody stays in line but, eventually, someone will always burst out.

- Would you reprise the role of Lisbeth in the inevitable Hollywood remake?

No, it wouldn’t be right for me to play her again. I’ve done my Lisbeth, so it’s up to somebody else to try now. Having said that, I’ve heard rumours that Stieg Larsson started to write another book in the series. It’s not finished but his girlfriend has it on his computer. So, who knows?

- What’s next for you?

I’m doing a film in Norway called Babycall. It’s a psychological thriller and I play a mother to an eight-year-old son. She’s on the run from her ex-husband and she’s trying to start a new life.

The script messes with reality because, after a while, you don’t know what is real and what is in her head. It’s a complicated story but it’ll be a really good film. It’s a Norwegian director called Pål Sletaune.

- You’re a mother in real life as well...

Yes, I have a six-year-old son. Of course that helps when I play a mother. I always use everything I’ve gone through for my work.

- What would be your dream role?

There are people that I have been dreaming of working with for many, many years. Tilda Swinton is amazing and I really adore Gary Oldman.

I love Nil By Mouth so, if he ever wants to direct again, I would love to work with him in any capacity. The same with Ken Loach. I have the deepest respect for him. I would play anything in a film for him; I would play a little rabbit!

The Girl With The Dragon Tatoo is released on DVD 19th July.

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