I am not a nationalist in any way, and I hate flag waving, and I don't think much good has come out of nationalism. I am proud of Scandinavia in the sense that we have actually managed to create a very tolerant and human society, which is very livable.
I did a guest appearance on 'Entourage.' That was horrible, because I'm used to analysing the characters, working with all the details... and they said, 'No no no, walk and talk, walk and talk! It's energy energy energy!' - so it didn't quite suit me.
I like working with Kenneth Branagh.
I am not only lucky to be an actor, but I am lucky to be one of the most privileged actors in the world because I can do all kinds of films and genres and everything.
Of course, working with Halle Berry is fantastic. Every day, you're looking at a performance that you would be prepared to pay to watch. She's truly great and truthful, and it's a joy.
In Europe, the director is the king: it's his vision. It's an auteur tradition.
I really enjoy being part of the Marvel Universe. It's a cool bunch of people to work with, and they know what they're doing.
I don't feel ashamed or humiliated when I am naked, but I definitely feel it when I am playing games.
All directors have their strengths and weaknesses, as all actors have, and all artists. What you try to do is complete the relationship and take care of the stuff that the director won't take care of.
I reflect over my actions; I don't dwell on them.
I still live in Sweden. That's my base. When I'm not working, I'm there.
I did a Norwegian film called 'Insomnia' that was remade and that was a good remake by a good director, so I'm honoured.
The ethical code of my upbringing was be good to people and try not to hurt them. You don't need a god to tell you that.
When you work with someone you don't quite know, you have to figure the director out, and you can come up with ideas that are counter-productive.
The difference between an experienced director and a new director is not as big as the difference between individual directors, the temperament they have, and the things they're interested in.
It's a disease we have that we think that everything is explainable. It's a merchandising idea because you can sell explanations and cures for everything, but it doesn't work like that. It's very hard to understand everything.
I started acting as an amateur when I was a kid, but I wanted to become a diplomat. It was self-centered and weird, but I had this idea of going out in the world and solving conflicts and making the world a better place. But I kept on acting, and eventually, I just dropped out of school and continued acting.
I don't know - personally, I don't watch many films where the violence itself is the main entertainment, because I find them boring.
Some directors are interested in acting, and others are only interested in cranes and moving the camera.
I wanted to be a man who travelled the world to make peace. I didn't realise that most diplomats are megaphones for their governments.