I'm the blackest villain of all time.

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As an actor, you find yourself in many unusual places.

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Consistency is very important when you're making films.

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That's the mark of a great storyteller, never to give away secrets in advance.

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And also, it's sort of my job to make you believe things about him that aren't true about me.

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The part that I think is one of the most interesting is of course the one that Hayden Christensen plays.

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I suppose it's easy to play a hypocritical politician with a smiling face; it's also quite gratifying to play.

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There were a number of people who helped me get there, and the one I always mention is Michael Byrne, the great master swordsman and brilliant stunt double.

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For me it's even more interesting, because my character comes out of the shadow. It's a chance to really act emotionally, because the situation is an extreme one.

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When George asked me to be the prequels, it was the same kind of meeting - it was very short and to the point. It was nice to see him after a long time, and we met in a hotel room.

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