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.

I didn't see a lot of comic books growing up.

I wouldn't say Bond is an ideal figure, no. The character has been performed in so many different ways that people go, "Oh, that's an interesting take on Bond."

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.

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.

Finding the physical aspect is important to me because that is often how we read people in everyday life.

Getting the role like this is such awonderful opportunity... I remember looking in the mirror and going 'I'm superman'.