There are these fantasies among people who watch movies where they're like, "Oh, there's a chemistry between them - something going on." And sometimes there is. But for me, it's more like, I go to work, I do a job, I play a role, and then I go home. I don't wear a cape at home. I'm not an invulnerable alien at home.

I read mostly historical fiction - lots of stuff set in ancient Rome and ancient Greece. I also liked sci-fi and fantasy: David Gemmell, Raymond E. Feist. It's a nice escape from the world. As much as I do love real-life stories, they can often make you hurt in a way I'd rather not hurt.

I'm from a family of six men, so I'm bound to be physical.

It's difficult to judge other actors, because as an actor you're looking at different things than what an audience is looking at.

Why can men no longer be best friends? This is so stupid. Today if you show two guys being best friends they end up giving out an image that they’re gay. But guys don’t always need to be drinking beer, fighting in pubs or pulling women by the hair. They may have a deep affection.

Whether someone else would have played Superman better or worse would be up for a lot of debate on the internet forums, I'm sure.

With Superman, there are certain limitations for an actor. You can't go past certain boundaries because then you cease to be what the character is.