I did all the musicals in high school, and I loved it. And then I got to theater school at college, and was like, "No, I'm a serious actor. I want to do Shakespeare. I want to do classical theater." I took myself very seriously.

Anyone who follows me on Twitter knows that I am a massive Frank [Turner] fanboy.

I have considered the directing, actually. Not so much the writing. That is not really interesting, but the directing is really interesting to me.

I wanted to do a period piece. I wanted to be on a show that people would actually watch, that was of quality.

Every actor gets their due.

Deadwood was one of the most amazing experiences Ive ever had. I just loved that show.

I did all the musicals in high school, and I loved it. And then I got to theater school at college, and was like, "No, I'm a serious actor. I want to do Shakespeare. I want to do classical theater." I took myself very seriously.