One key element to Hitchcock is the drooping jowl. That was crucial because his silhouette is crucial. There is something about his silhouette that became his brand.

Often jobs are un-turndownable even before you read the script. You go, "Well, I have to do that."

I'm very interested in people, so if a character happens to be real, there's that much more to look at.

I get plenty of time to re-engage with the world I'm trying to depict, so I'm not always living in these parallel worlds.

I think it will be, as always, interesting to compare different portrayals of Hitchcock. I'm very honored that I'm playing the same part as Anthony Hopkins.

We're blessed with, as we were on 'Harry Potter,' lead actors who are amazingly grounded people.

I went to meet Joe Johnston, the director, and he's charming. I've been very lucky. Most of the directors I've worked with are charming. But Joe's a particularly charming man, and he showed me lots of designs and, rather memorably, welcomed me to the Marvel Universe.