The opportunity to work with women who are at the top of my list of people I'd want to work with and who are my favorite women to watch on screen, was fantastic.

For whatever reason, we relate to anything godlike with an English accent. The English are very proud of that. And with anything Roman or gladiators, they have an English accent. For an audience, it is an easy trick to hook people in.

Keeping an open mind is always important.

I grew up in a household with two brothers and we lived in the bush. We were constantly building weapons and forts and things. But I didn't set out to be an action hero.

Growing up I always loved films that transport you to another world and has things you never see in every day life.

Not often do you approach a character where people know more about him than you do.

My father and I are very similar and have a wonderful relationship, but we both stand by our opinions.