I had done some TV movies that were great experiences but, no, I wasn't looking to do a series.

If you were to come to the set of Alias, you'd know how silly we all are. And I mean, silly.

Sometimes, his methods and his motives are questionable and even his morals are questionable in the way he does things. But I think his intention is always to protect his daughter.

I grew up in the theater, and you can't improvise Shakespeare and Ibsen. You have to speak the language. But obviously, in a contemporary film, there's often room for improvisation and spontaneous things that happen. As long as I know what I'm trying to achieve in the scene, and when something comes up, I know that the response is genuine, I'm comfortable. That's really how I build everything.

The most sinister aspect of Jack is his detachment, his ability to distance himself from his feelings.

I've been amazed that it's so popular with people. But it's been fantastic. People are very excited when I walk into a place and they recognize me from the series.

The joy is when you work with great actors, it just comes to life in a way that you never even imagined.