I think playing any iconic role when you're stepping into big shoes, into the shadow of people who have come before you and you can't process that.

I keep myself amused and others confused

Every job is incredibly different, and I love it because you're picking up skill sets and experiences. It's the university of life.

I have actual acting scars.

Actor is an odd profession, and sometimes people get jealous, but I haven't really experienced any of that. Everyone's been really happy for me, which is really, really great.

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

I'm aware of the power of looks. I've wanted to play roles that have gone to much better-looking people and you just think 'Oh well, that's the pin up guy's an actor like my friend James Mcavoy, who's gorgeous on screen. I'm not that. But at least I don't have to worry about taking precious care of my face because it's my commodity. That's a great freedom. I'm not afraid of being heinous for the sake of a part