Whats the James Bond workout?
Nothing special. I went to the gym, I pushed weights, I ran about. It was intense. I did an hour and a half every day. We increased the weights rapidly because that’s the only way to build up, and I was on a high-protein diet. At the end of the workout, I’d do 20 minutes on the bike to keep the fat down. There’s no real secret to it. You can find it in any heath magazine. I’ve kept up going to the gym, but not quite as intently as during the film. Are you a martini drinker? A good one, there’s nothing like it. I’m not bad at mixing them, either. I used to do that in pubs and bars. I’m quite particular about them. Are you worried about stereotyping, about being trapped in the role of Bond? It’s a very high-class problem to have, to get trapped in that. There are worse things. I count myself very blessed to be in a situation like this. I’m not looking for a way of countering it. I’m just going to enjoy it. You’re about to play Lord Asriel in The Golden Compass, the first of three movies
