I need to react to a script, to feel strongly about it in some way. And I need it to be a complex character for sure. And also, I think a lot about what kind of audience there is for the film, what they're looking for and ways to connect with them in the playing of a character.

We want to make people feel something after they buy that ticket.

Not looking really to do some big giant action movie that's just trying to make a lot of money.

In the 'Hurt Locker' there's a lot of me in there, a sense of humor, a man of few words and a lot of action.

I'm an actor for hire, and I go do a job.

I need to react to a script, to feel strongly about it in some way. And I need it to be a complex character for sure. And also, I think a lot about what kind of audience there is for the film, what they're looking for and ways to connect with them in the playing of a character.

I feel connected to that idea of wanting to belong to something, to have a sense of purpose as a man on the planet.