The more things you do outside of your norm, the more ideas you get exposed to, the more people you get exposed to, and I think that's interesting.

We had a great producing staff and great filmmakers, but for me, my mission , as a producer, was to make sure that the creators were happy with the film Death Note and that their voices were heard. I felt, if the creators were proud and happy with the film, then in turn, the fans would be proud and happy with the film because the creators know the fan base, inside and out.

I love both acting and programming equally. I think it enriches me and enhances me as an artist.

Playing a superhero was an acting challenge for me. It was fun.

Being a geek is a great thing. I think we're all geeks. Being a geek means you're passionate about something and that defines your uniqueness. I would rather be passionate about something than be apathetic about everything.

I have a lot of appreciation for what people do in front of the camera as well as behind the camera. I don't think I could like one without the other. Eventually, I think the road will lead me down to producing or directing, because it's more about problem solving.

At its core, 'Heroes' is an ensemble character drama with genre elements.