I've never been front and centre as an iconic American character [like in Doctor Strange]. Day to day, you know you're painting on a very big canvas.

That's something I have to work on: to separate what really matters, to conserve energy by not worrying about what other people think.

All the backstories are there but not talked about.

Being on set is quite difficult, because it's so big and you've got to try and relax, which isn't easy when you know you're in a massive film. I was terrified for quite a long time.

Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I'm also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.

I had the privilege of being able to choose, or at least have the opportunity to work at, being anything but an actor.

What's not to look forward to? It's like all the actors in all of the films. It's difficult to get Martin Freeman and I in a room together. Imagine what it's like to get myself, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr., Elizabeth Olsen... these extraordinary actors who all have careers outside the Marvel Universe.