Carey Mulligan takes off her clothes as she sheds her good-girl image in new W magazine shoot

'I've never, never been naked in a film before': Carey Mulligan sheds her good-girl image as well as her clothes as she opens up about her new role in W Magazine

Shedding her good-girl image: Carey Mulligan strips off on the cover of January's W magazine as she opens up inside about her provocative role in Shame

Departure: The 26-year-old poses for a number of alternative shots for photographer Michael Thompson inside the publication

Different styles: The An Education star showed off her varied looks in the photo shoot, while revealing all about her nude scene and having to sing for the role

Unveiling all: The way Carey appears on the W cover

January cover: Carey begged director Steve McQueen for the role and wouldn't take no for an answer