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

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

Every actor gets their due.

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.

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

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

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.

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