If a film isn't really talking about who we are and what our psychologies are, then we're probably not that interested in it, actually.

I keep thinking I should get a phone, because everyone's got one and it becomes increasingly difficult to exist in a society where everyone else has moved ahead and you haven't.

Having agreed to play Elrond, I realized how much had to be worked out about this character: the idea of portraying someone who is immortal, for one thing; plus the fact he is noble, wise, powerful, good - and beautiful! I began to think that he was altogether impossible to play!

I packed coffee once when I lived in Australia, and I just remember going around every day with coffee up my nose and in my ears.

As an actor, to do all sorts of different films is great.

In a real fight, there ain't no time and you've got to use your wits. If someone were threatening the life of my child, then I'd be a good fighter. If somebody just wanted to steal my wallet, well, maybe I wouldn't worry about it so much.

If a film isn't really talking about who we are and what our psychologies are, then we're probably not that interested in it, actually.