I'm more into MMA than any other sport. I watch a lot of the UFC fights. I have since it first came onto the scene.

[On performing in action movies] I've spent all those years learning how to do certain skills, and then that competitive spirit kicks in and you want to do the stunts. Basically, it's the the male competitive ego at work.

I suppose that's the European way, dangerous and hairy.

I think that's as far as you have to think, everything happens as a coincidence. It either happens or it doesn't. It's hard to map out a strategic plan by saying, 'If I do that, that's going to get me to the next level.' I think that's the wrong way to go into movies as an actor. It doesn't happen for me that way.

I used to play a lot of racket sports, tennis and squash.

Every actor has a strength, and sometimes you just respond to things that you see yourself better at. I'm aware of what I can and can't do.

I'm enthusiastic and ambitious, and I work hard.