You cannot embrace the action or play the role correctly if you're having someone else do the movements for you. I want to be doing it myself, unless it's going to be a train wreck.

I grew up with artists.

As a Polynesian, our gods are tied to water, so this means something special.

To do six to 10 episodes of high-quality writing, and then be able to go direct my own things, and do a movie, if it comes along, sure. I just want to act and do good work.

I got called 'pretty boy' my whole life.

I love carbs, but denial is good training for the mind.

I made a conscious choice to turn down some movies that were action-based, so that I could direct Road to Paloma and show that side.