People get distracted by box-office figures and take jobs because they think it will advance their careers.

I think in my job, it's quite difficult to find work on television... you don't necessarily want to get a profile for something that you don't fully believe in.

I'm not a big guy for research. You've got to take a risk.

If one story becomes too hot, then you can't forget it. As an actor, you want to remain fluid.

The goal is always just trying to stretch yourself as an actor.

I do sometimes play characters that are a bit ambiguous. You've got to be brave about that sort of stuff. I like the sense of people not feeling too secure, not immediately knowing what they have in front of them.

It's a thrilling world, and people really like stories about secrets, which is the essence of a spy drama.