I've done a number of things based on real people or true stories or based on books, and I'm a great believer that you have to be true to the script.

I don't like being consumed by work all the time. I consume myself so much when I do a part that I like to step away from it.

I go home to London in between jobs, and in London, my life has nothing to do with the business. It's a family life, hanging with friends.

I can honestly say I've never chosen a film because where it's shot is convenient.

The financial implode is bound to be reflected in the movies that are being made, there's no question.

A huge part of acting in movies is appetite. You do your best work when you've got a lot of appetite and you really want to embrace something. When you get tired, you don't have that hunger.

I actually really love working with young actors because they're so responsive and instinctive, and it's a much less honed craft that they're employing.