The axe is fifteen pounds. You have to make sure you don't hurt or hit someone. And hit the beats, because they have five cameras. It has to look real. That in itself becomes challenging because you have to learn it straight away.

The only way I know how to deliver is to focus; some people can turn it on or off - I'd rather stay in character.

And then, with a European director and Norwegian actors speaking in Norwegian, it was going to be very interesting. So, whatever initial trepidation or fear I may have had was alleviated by those factors. I just said, "This is something to get on board with."

As an actor, you really want to resonate with your audience. I played a character on Oz and people still approach me in the streets today.

I'm of Nigerian descent, from the Yoruba tribe. Names are very significant in that culture. It basically states your purpose in life.

The only way you can influence your fate is to put your soul into your performance and hope it registers with the audience.

I've never been really great at trusting anybody, just because of the way I grew up.