It will be obvious to anyone who sees it that he [Doctor Strange] earns that cloak. You think he's doing all right and then you realise that there's one massive lesson to learn.

There's so much in the 21st century that is stymied by bureaucracy and mediocrity and committee.

I've always wanted to play a spy, because it is the ultimate acting exercise. You are never what you seem.

Even in cerebral roles that are seemingly intelligent and nothing else, I think it's so important to wrap your characterization in a physical form as well.

[Sherlock Holmes] has to understand the world. That's very much John's [Watson] influence on him. But like a lot of the friendships and relationships in that world, it's born out of necessity. It makes him better. There's a pragmatism to it. It's not whimsical or sentimental. It's born out of necessity.

I wasn't born into land or titles, or new money, or an oil rig.

I've been broody since I was 12, but I can't just get anyone pregnant. It has got to be the right person.