It's an unfair comparison because when things are developed in the UK, they're developed at script stage only.

I didn't know 'Homeland' was going to be 'Homeland.' I just did it because it was a terrific script, and they pitched me the story line, and I was like, 'Huh, that's interesting.'

Acting can be a narrow and isolated experience, because you only examine your particular part.

If you only do issue-based drama, you can become a boring wanker.

Temperamentally I'm not a natural producer, because I don't have the patience.

There's something important, as an actor, about allowing yourself to be approached by people to do roles. People see different things in you.