I obviously am cognizant of the fact that being handsome gives me greater breadth of opportunity. I'd hope that what I bring to the table far surpasses just being handsome.

It always seemed to me like it was a significant thing to do with one's life to be an actor 'cause I love movies and I felt like, not to be grandiose about it, but there is something important about film with the function it provides to general society.

In the early part of your career you are always compared with somebody until you can stand on your own two feet

There are definitely worse people to be compared with. I think Brad Pitt makes interesting decisions.

And I just want to work with good directors and good people.

It's generally more fun playing the villain

Most people that work in [show] business, if they're not gypsies by nature, become gypsies, just because of the reality of this business.