It's not just modern-day society that is liberal.

It's not just modern-day society that is liberal.

I’m quite flirtatious with anyone. Some people, because I’m playing a gay character, get quite nervous. And I have to reassure them. I’m like, ‘I’m not gay. I’m not coming on to you. Yet.’

My girlfriend is a great support, and I've got a big circle of mates who keep my feet on the ground.

You don't buy evil characters lattes. That's not normal behavior.

I think because of my background - I went through university and did an academic career and fell into acting - I've never had a game plan for my career because I got into it quite ad hoc.

There's definitely a wave of Brits doing great work on American television, and I wouldn't mind being one of them!