You question, as anybody should, the overarching worth of your profession, right? So that’s a question I’ve often asked myself. – Theo James
We’re in a world where masculinity, especially with these big spectacle movies, is often pushed by rippling six packs and forcing an image down someone’s throat trying to prove masculinity. Whereas I think true masculinity comes from having a strong sense of self. – Theo James
I was in the school plays, I did a lot of music. I carried on through university for short films and loads of plays. – Theo James
To me, the difference between New York and London is that things are boring and staid in London. – Theo James
I did my share of kid acting, like lots of us do. I even played King Herod when I was 6, but when I got to the end of my school period, that was it. – Theo James
Every time I come, I’m still amazed at the breadth California has. Big Sur, Yosemite, the desert… I love it. – Theo James
I was in New Zealand and met this girl. Her sister dared me to bungee jump, so I did! It was a spur-of-the-moment decision – I wanted to impress the girl, and it worked! We were in a relationship after that. – Theo James
I think you can tell when a New York show isn’t shot in the city. It’s so iconic and has such a specific energy. – Theo James
There were times I when I’d go out and have some fun, but I wouldn’t say I was a ‘playa.’ – Theo James
I was thinking recently, I’ve always loved the ocean. If I could do it all again, I might do an oceanography degree. You can do ocean archaeology, and I thought that might be fascinating to do – man-made structures, where the sea has risen above the structures. – Theo James
I know I often get a job because of how I look. I hope that I keep the job because of how I act. – Theo James
I know that everyone wants to know about ‘Downton Abbey,’ but the truth is that it was only a few days out of my life. Still, you play a distinctive part on a hit series, and everyone suddenly knows who you are. Isn’t it crazy how this business works? – Theo James
I think the best way to become a character is by osmosis as opposed to thinking directly about stuff. – Theo James
I always think that you finish one movie, you start a new one, and you think, ‘OK. I did that last one. Now I’ve learned. I know how this works.’ Then by the end of the movie, you think, ‘No, I don’t, really.’ – Theo James
What I like about the ‘Underworld’ thing is that it’s a mix of cool genres, as well as creating its own message. – Theo James
If you don’t finish a day of stunts with a lot of bruises, you feel like you haven’t done it right. – Theo James
