She’s suddenly working with everyone you’ve ever heard of: “I think I’ll probably understand this year in about five years.”

The British actor with a soldier’s discipline, a gentleman’s demeanor and a high tolerance for “extreme punishment” opens up about ‘The Witcher’ season 2, ‘Highlander,’ his Superman and ‘Mission Impossible’ futures — and the elusive spy role directors insist he was “born to play.”

After a long break, the Oscar winner returns with the ferocious satire Don’t Look Up, and talks to V.F. about love, fame, and boundaries.