I think I enjoy working obviously as a lead, but also you know I feel I'm also a character actor as well, so I enjoy approaching various projects in all sort of capacities. Any film I have been able to do I feel very fortunate to have been a part of.

Solomon Northup is one of the most remarkable people Ive ever encountered in my life; one of the most amazing stories I have ever been in any kind of contact with. To not tell that story would have been disgraceful, in my opinion.

There's always something ridiculous happening on the set, especially when people get tired because of the long days.

I'm constantly looking to see whether I look the same as I did earlier, whether I've put on or lost any weight.

Ive always liked the idea of being a father. And Ive always romanticised it, because I lost my father when I was young. In a way, all of the complications that come with my career are about that.

I think fear is a very healthy motivator.

I don't ever feel like I've had a moment where I am like, "There it is; perfect and holy in all ways."