You turn up in the morning, you get through hair and make-up, and then you are on set working until it's time to go home. And I love that. Coming from the theater, you just turn up and you're ready for whatever happens. That energy really appeals to me.

I have known Tarell Alvin McCraney for ten years but the involvement with Moonlight came more with Barry Jenkins, the director. He was a fan of the show I did called The Knick. He was also with Plan B Entertainment, who produced Selma. That is how I got involved.

I want to shift my career back to shows like The Knick. I prefer the classic drama structure.

People sometimes say, "What is your dream role?" I don't really have a dream role. I'll know it when I see it.

Now, perhaps more than ever, we need more and more examples of healing. We need to learn what it takes to heal.

If I find great material, or a great character, or a great director that wants to do something on TV, or whether it's in film, or whatever it is, man - as long as it's good, and on the level, I'm open to it.

All the craft skills that I have, I feel like I developed and honed in drama school. It's the most important thing for me.