I'm trying to play parts which are a little more out there, but I want variety.

I want to play real characters rather than young leads in very plotty things. I want variety.

I don't want to worry about maintaining an air of decorum that's not natural to me.

I have absolutely no interest in playing the young male lead around which a story happens.

I want to surprise people and do different things and maybe do something that's not quite financially rewarding.

The endless teen franchises that come out of Hollywood... more often than not, the central character doesn't have any discernible character traits. They're just the young, good-looking guy who goes on this journey. They're always played by fantastic young actors, but ultimately, they're not very interesting characters.