Graphic novel genre become really quite popular. It's really a big screen film genre that they have successfully moved into the small screen.

I'm such a fan of Deadwood. I love the characters in that. They're such wonderful characters. I'm a fan of The Wire. Those are all heavily character-based shows.

The White Ribbon Foundation is organization I support. They're bringing awareness of violence against women and I think it's important in our society.

I had wanted to be a fish farmer, to be honest with you. I wanted to be an agriculturist. I wanted to have my own fish farm. I was also contemplating surfboard building.

I think the most challenging aspect was keeping up the degree of physical fitness you need while filming a major leading role in a primetime U.S. series. You have very little time to sleep and eat, let alone train.

When I'm not working, I weight train three times a week and swim and surf as much as I can - in the summer, you usually find me in the water.

I'm passionate about being an actor, but I'm definitely not passionate about being a sex symbol.