It's a thrilling world, and people really like stories about secrets, which is the essence of a spy drama.

'Serious acting' is the kind of acting that I don't ever respond to.

I've played all these extreme guys, but playing an everyman type has its own challenges.

People get distracted by box-office figures and take jobs because they think it will advance their careers.

I had a really fantastic dialect coach that I worked very well with, and I was constantly surprised by the different intonations that the Russian dialect has.

If one story becomes too hot, then you can't forget it. As an actor, you want to remain fluid.

Find out who you are and try not to be afraid of it.