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

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

There aren't a lot of great parts out there that are interesting for people in my category.

I never want to be playing the same thing, even season to season.

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

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.

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