Every single film I've done, it's about the character.

What an honor it was to step into the shoes of Nelson Mandela and portray a man who defied odds, broke down barriers, and championed human rights before the eyes of the world.

I was on a well-beaten path of actors - what we all call 'the Law and Order route'. I spent two years of auditioning for everything... and then 'The Wire' came up.

I'm never shaken or stirred.

I would never be fearful of any character.

I was in The Wire for three years, and I left at the highlight of that.

I've got two smoking guns that just look incredible, and I love to pull them out whenever I can.