How does doing Thor compare to doing Chekhov?

Актёрское искусство is Актёрское искусство whether you’re doing it in Asgard или in 19th century Russia.

Have Ты suffered from sibling rivalry such as Loki and Thor?

I have two sisters – one older, one younger – and I Любовь them very much. Unlike with Loki and Thor, I’ve never tried to kill them. My relationship to the brotherhood aspect of the Thor and Loki relationship is that I have Друзья who have become honorary brothers. It’s something everyone understands. Whether it’s Cain and Abel или Edmund and Edgar in King Lear, warring brothers is a classic storytelling theme.

Your younger sister is an actress. When she сказал(-а) she wanted to act did Ты feel she was encroaching on your territory?

No, I сказал(-а) she should go for it. I think everyone should pursue their dreams. Whether Ты want to play football, act, sing, become a writer или whatever Ты have burning inside Ты as you’re growing up, Ты should pursue it. I’m quite protective of her. I worry that sometimes the business doesn’t see her intelligence and wisdom. We work in a business that’s often predicated on how Ты look. She’s so grounded, I’m sure she’ll be fine.

What are the other pitfalls of acting?

I don’t think there are any. What people could perceive as pitfalls are things I enjoy. I enjoy not knowing where the Далее job is coming from. I Любовь opening a new diary on New Year’s день and thinking: ‘I have no idea what’s going to happen this year.’ I could work in a country I’ve never been to или learn new skills for a role. The breadth of experience is where the сок is for me. In the past год I’ve played the Norse god of mischief, a British cavalry officer in World War I and a fighter pilot. A part of me has experienced all those things. There’s something amazing about being able to step into these people’s shoes.

Are Ты worried Loki will overshadow your career?

Terence Stamp is often remembered for General Zod in Супермен 2… I hope not. In one way it’s a huge compliment as Terence Stamp’s General Zod has been taken to the hearts and minds of many people who Любовь films. They’ve just cast Michael Shannon as Zod in the new Супермен and people are saying: ‘No one can beat Terence Stamp.’ I’m 30 so I have a few years ahead of me yet to do other things. I think War Horse will surprise people. In Thor I’m the villain and in War Horse I play a decent, kind artist who becomes a cavalry officer. There’s something gracious at the сердце of the character, which is a world away from what I’m doing in Thor.

Are Ты going to Переместить to Hollywood?

I enjoy going to and fro. I live in Лондон and Los Angeles is a wonderful place to go to in the winter. LA gets a terrible rap as a shallow place that’s all about t**s and teeth and silly Собаки in Beverly Hills. When I go there, I live on the coast in Venice, which is full of the most amazing technicians – the best cameramen, sound designers, visual effects and concept artists. It’s not as superficial as people think.

Have Ты had any on-stage mishaps?

On the opening night of Cymbeline there was a благодарность bottle of champagne that was supposed to stay on stage for the first act. I bumped into the table, the champagne bottle tipped over and the first act turned into a bunch of actors trying to avoid a puddle of ginger beer.

What are Ты scared of?

I’m terrified of sharks. Nature has designed the ultimate killing machine. I Любовь swimming in the sea and don’t think about sharks until I’m the furthest person out from the shoreline and then the John Williams Jaws theme starts in my head.