Jeremy Irons discusses his enigmatic Watchmen character

The Hollywood Reporter

"Uniforms give you power," Irons says in discussing Sunday's episode. "I think that's why people put them on. Masks give you even more power. It's interesting that these superheroes always wear masks and costumes; it gives them a feeling of strength and allows them to do more than if they weren't wearing them. I think it's the same with the military, a marine, or a police officer. I think that's part of what Damon (Lindelof) is exploring." ALSO: Watchmen's big blue vibrator, explained.