When you play a character with power and energy, people lock into that and go, "Oh, this must be the guy."

When you play a character with power and energy, people lock into that and go, "Oh, this must be the guy."

I think people are gravitating towards these period dramas because I think they're looking for a simpler time.

One of the great things going on right now is social media and you get a real sense, immediately, about what people are feeling and thinking.

It's your job as an actor to fill out the blanks. I love doing that. To fill in the bones.

Sometimes - this is a tough one - not everyone can handle the truth. Sometimes you have to take a beat. But if you can take that beat, and take the high road, it'll serve you in the long run.

HBO does something that most networks don't do which is give a show a chance to find their voice.