In the case of Elektra I really wasn't sure I could pull it off. There were so many intellectual leaps. My character, Stick, is blind, but he can see better than most people. So I had trouble kind of finding the logic.
Physically, I couldn't fold myself into a gray, invisible bank clerk. I just thought, It's the most amazing part. It's a pity that I'm wrong for it.
To work with a guy like Wyler early in your career was just an incredible thing, because he gave me an amazing amount of confidence.
At the beginning, it was tough for me to actually become an actor. I was so thrilled that I was able to earn my living doing something I truly loved.
I'm very pleased with myself. I did The Collector immediately after Billy Budd, because I thought, Well, I'll let everybody know: This is my range.
I just had the feeling that by the time all these kids grow up, as many of them who love Superman will love Zod. And I think that's come to pass!
I have to know what would've happened if I tried to get into show business. The last thing I was expecting was to have the kind of career I've had.