My dad was my hero when I was a young boy. And then it's a toss-up between Han Solo, the New Zealand All Blacks Rugby team, and Marlon Brando.
The writer of 'The Red Road,' Aaron Guzikowski, deserves the credit. The fact that the dialogue is so understated is what makes this show so appealing, especially as an actor.
During the shoot, when you're not at work, you're learning lines for the next shoot, and that can be all-consuming.
When you're doing a one-man play, you maybe rehearse for a month, and then you're just doing it an hour or two a night.
I think I'm fortunate as an actor in that I do seem to get opportunities to play roles that aren't necessarily typical of what I've done before.
I think it's part of my personality - I love to travel; I love different cultures and philosophies and perspectives on things.
It's harder in the States. I'm much more inclined to get offered things that are a lot straighter and heavier and dramatic. And they go by looks, too. If you look like a leading man, then that's what they will consider you for.
It's good to see some Kiwi accents up on the big screen.
I'm quite proud of growing up in New Zealand where, from quite early on in primary school, you're learning to count in Maori, Maori mythology and dances and colours and history, and I think that gives a child a really good grounding.
Definitely, I'd love to do more in New Zealand if it was the right time.
I'm never entirely happy. That's just part of my personality, and I just have to accept that.
You are constantly looking for ways to do something you haven't done before, whether it's a particular role or doing theatre. As a person, I'm really open to experience.
I love new places, new people, new ideas. I love cultural differences, and I'm fascinated by the truth - all the different versions of it.
When I'm not acting, I'm usually sailing or camping or exploring or travelling or spending time in New Zealand.
Alex O'Loughlin is an old friend. Actually, when he first came to L.A., he stayed at my house.
You are always invested in a film, but there is always a different feeling you get when you are portraying a character that is based on real life and you are re-telling events that actually took place.
I like dramatic stuff, and I have a goofball side, too. I like to do comedy and off-beat things as much as something really, really serious.
There is nothing I feel that connected or passionate about that would take me away from acting.
'Little Fish' has reminded me why I fell in love with acting in the first place.
There's something incredibly primal about facing something treacherous but doing it anyway.
My mother was a product of World War II. My grandfather was on leave in Edinburgh when he met my grandmother.
I hate talking about myself, I find it such a boring topic. I'd much rather talk about other things.
It's a tough accent. It's difficult for actors who are not Kiwis.
My mom sent me money for a car, but the cops impounded it because I had no insurance.
I walked two hours to an audition once and was so sweaty that someone said, 'Oh, you guys from New Zealand don't shower.'
