I'm a seeker. I'm very much a believer in science. But I do think there are times when science and mysticism intersect.

I don't want you to think that I'm up late reading a stack of Spider-Man comics and eating a tray of lemon cookies while sucking my thumb. I'm not doing that. But I am loyal to the influences of my childhood.

I like the idea of being involved in pictures that can entertain the entire family and can stimulate youngsters into looking at picture books. There's nothing wrong with that.

How do you rebel in a family of rebels? That's the age-old question. I guess I could have by not going into the arts, but the thing is, I couldn't do anything else.

Guy Pearce is very precise and clear about understanding the rhythm and the music of a scene.

Generally my instinct is to not do biographical movies. I want to build characters and not be locked into playing a part in history.

I'm not contractually obligated to sequels on anything.