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 think any role you need to play not so much transforms but I like to think of it as understanding the psychology of another character.

I do feel like I'm not entirely an insider.

We're all outsiders in a way. We're all alone and can become very lonely

People are more likely to pass me on the street without recognizing me, and that's good.

I'm so used to Australian films not getting a release outside Australia.

There's nothing like being on a massive-budget film where you don't know anything, and there's a million people, and no one's communicating.