The most serious film can be the most fun. The one that's supposed to be fun can be the most serious.

When you're shooting a film, you really don't get to be a dad, and you don't really get to be a husband. You don't really exist at all. But I do drag my family with me on location whenever I can.

I guess subconsciously that all the great people you work with have an influence on you.

I think quite often, being on the new set is not what you expect. The most serious film can be the most fun. The one that's supposed to be fun can be the most serious. I don't think there are any hard-and-fast rules. I just think it really depends on your director and what the general vibe is.

I think the beauty of working with young people is they remind you of the spirit of acting and it's just a big play.

It's usually very, very hard for me to pick up a script that was written and try and see myself as a part of that, especially when you're used to performing all your own material. It's OK with drama, I like being handed great material but I think with comedy it's far more personal and probably a lot harder for me to find a fit.

I knew a bit but we don't study a lot of British history at school in Australia. We have our own 50-year period to concentrate on.