Everywhere you look in L.A., you're reminded of what you're a part of - or what you're not a part of. And everyone you meet is talking about the same thing all the time.

As a kid, I loved any fantasy.

You get the part, sign the contract and start to realize millions of people follow this guy and know more about your character than you do

The more conflict and contrast you have with a character makes it more interesting.

I never felt big enough playing Thor. And then people talk about you like you're 9-foot tall and 800 pounds. I'm well aware of the illusion. There's not a second where I go: Yeah, I'm a god.

Keeping an open mind is always important.

For three years, I had embarrassing haircuts.