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

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

I find any sort of acting that doesn't have any humor in it is mind-numbingly boring. 'Serious acting' is the kind of acting that I don't ever respond to.

Never, ever wear three-quarter length trousers. Even in the summer.

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.

One of my favourite parts of acting is the clothes that you get to wear, because it's very important.

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