If it's a really well written villain, he probably has more layers than the archetypal good person. So that would be very attractive to an actor. No one chooses to be a villain; it's usually a reaction to something else.

I think I'm more bonded, emotionally and in a craft sense, to films that tell extraordinary stories about extraordinary destinies.

I think if I were to go back on stage I might be in great danger of acting.

I was fortunate as a young actor, to go straight to the RSC, where I learned that being an actor can bring with it wonderful responsibilities.

But comedy I'd love to do as much as humanly possible.

Millions of children are disempowered and we need to empower them.

If your best friend has stolen your girlfriend, it does become life and death.