How does doing Thor compare to doing Chekhov?
연기 is 연기 whether you’re doing it in Asgard 또는 in 19th century Russia.
Have 당신 suffered from sibling rivalry such as Loki and Thor?
I have two sisters – one older, one younger – and I 사랑 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 프렌즈 who have become honorary brothers. It’s something everyone understands. Whether it’s Cain and Abel 또는 Edmund and Edgar in King Lear, warring brothers is a classic storytelling theme.
Your younger sister is an actress. When she said she wanted to act did 당신 feel she was encroaching on your territory?
No, I said she should go for it. I think everyone should pursue their dreams. Whether 당신 want to play football, act, sing, become a writer 또는 whatever 당신 have burning inside 당신 as you’re growing up, 당신 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 당신 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 다음 job is coming from. I 사랑 opening a new diary on New Year’s 일 and thinking: ‘I have no idea what’s going to happen this year.’ I could work in a country I’ve never been to 또는 learn new skills for a role. The breadth of experience is where the 주스 is for me. In the past 년 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 당신 worried Loki will overshadow your career?
Terence Stamp is often remembered for General Zod in 슈퍼맨 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 사랑 films. They’ve just cast Michael Shannon as Zod in the new 슈퍼맨 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 심장 of the character, which is a world away from what I’m doing in Thor.
Are 당신 going to 옮기기 to Hollywood?
I enjoy going to and fro. I live in 런던 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 개 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 당신 had any on-stage mishaps?
On the opening night of Cymbeline there was a prop 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 당신 scared of?
I’m terrified of sharks. Nature has designed the ultimate killing machine. I 사랑 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.
연기 is 연기 whether you’re doing it in Asgard 또는 in 19th century Russia.
Have 당신 suffered from sibling rivalry such as Loki and Thor?
I have two sisters – one older, one younger – and I 사랑 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 프렌즈 who have become honorary brothers. It’s something everyone understands. Whether it’s Cain and Abel 또는 Edmund and Edgar in King Lear, warring brothers is a classic storytelling theme.
Your younger sister is an actress. When she said she wanted to act did 당신 feel she was encroaching on your territory?
No, I said she should go for it. I think everyone should pursue their dreams. Whether 당신 want to play football, act, sing, become a writer 또는 whatever 당신 have burning inside 당신 as you’re growing up, 당신 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 당신 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 다음 job is coming from. I 사랑 opening a new diary on New Year’s 일 and thinking: ‘I have no idea what’s going to happen this year.’ I could work in a country I’ve never been to 또는 learn new skills for a role. The breadth of experience is where the 주스 is for me. In the past 년 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 당신 worried Loki will overshadow your career?
Terence Stamp is often remembered for General Zod in 슈퍼맨 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 사랑 films. They’ve just cast Michael Shannon as Zod in the new 슈퍼맨 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 심장 of the character, which is a world away from what I’m doing in Thor.
Are 당신 going to 옮기기 to Hollywood?
I enjoy going to and fro. I live in 런던 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 개 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 당신 had any on-stage mishaps?
On the opening night of Cymbeline there was a prop 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 당신 scared of?
I’m terrified of sharks. Nature has designed the ultimate killing machine. I 사랑 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.
