We were so ready [with Valerian] that we were early, which is unheard of in the history of the sci-fi film.

I never think about franchises, to be honest. I always just do the film.

Be humble and say okay, all right, I have to prep myself. So everybody prepped, and we finished the film [Valerian ] four days before the end.

I don't want to show kids that I am smoking.

I'm always attracted by people who are lost in their time. I think it helps us.

We were so ready [with Valerian] that we were early, which is unheard of in the history of the sci-fi film.

I wanted to do something that was entertaining - but with a catch.