(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Diane Kruger says Liam Neeson is so mythical he seems to have been chiselled out of granite.

The German star appears alongside the Irish actor in Unknown, about a man who finds his identity has been stolen when he wakes from a coma. No one takes him seriously, so he becomes determined to prove himself.

Diane plays Gina, a brutal young woman, and the actress has revealed she enjoyed the role. She loved losing herself in the character, and was also thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with Liam.

There's something almost mythical about a man like Liam Neeson. It's like he's been chiselled out of granite. Solid Irish granite, at that. I was thrilled to get a chance to work with him, and he proved to be just as sweet and centred and towering as I had imagined, she told movies.ie.

I'm sure [all Irish men] are [like that], I'm sure they are. There is something special about the Irish, and I think most of you know that. And you use it to your advantage, right? I know I'm a sucker for that old Irish charm.

The 34-year-olds career has gone from strength to strength lately, and she credits Quentin Tarantinos decision to cast her in gritty war movie Inglourious Basterds as the reason. That allowed many to see her as something other than just a beautiful woman, and opened a lot of doors.

Diane is happy with the parts shes being offered at the moment, and plans to continue mixing up the movies she makes so she doesnt get bored.

I think a little bit of both [big and small movies] is the best route to take. I love making small films that mightn't find a green light at a big Hollywood studio, but then, there's something magical about making a big movie too, where every bell and whistle that filmmaking has to offer is on the table, she said. From an actor's point of view, it's pretty much all the same - you try and get your character right, try and make them real. Whatever goes on around you is up to other people, and you're basically just happy to be along for the ride. (C) Cover Media