I think it's very dangerous for an actor to take [shooting] too seriously because I think it could really damage you if you do that.

I was really impressed with Naomi [Watts]. She was a producer, and she was doing things that I wasn't really aware of. The way she was able to switch from handling problems to shoot a really difficult scene, I think is a real testament to her true ability.

I was about to move out of my apartment because I was so broke. I'd sort of made a pact with myself that I wouldn't take a job unless it was interesting to me, and I became broke very fast.

There are directors who, their direction is high, but then when you challenge it, it crumbles. They can't back up what they're asking.

Acting is really scary, but it's also challenging, fun, hard work. There's always an element of improvisation with every actor, even when something is really scripted.

I've noticed that sometimes when you keep things a little smaller, it's easier to focus on the creative aspects of what you're doing.

I saw the main character played by Mads Mikkelsen, and he's amazing. Hannibal had that going for it.