The power should be in individual democracies in individual communities. It shouldn't be an oligarchy or some small group of elite. Power should be with the people and not with some politician or some heir to the throne or some madman.
I'm not a critic. I'm an actor. I see the role I get given on the page. I try to bring it to life as best as I can.
I've always been a bit of a lost soul, and I think that goes back to me being adopted and not knowing my roots.
About a year after leaving drama school or a year and a half - and I was working solidly ever since leaving drama school - I picked up 'Game of Thrones.'
I'm a big fan of 'Akira,' and I think comics are a great place to tell intelligent, fantastical stories. You can say stuff that you wouldn't be able to in other mediums.
I know feeling pressure gets you nowhere creatively. You've just got to understand the character, understand the story, and just play it to the fullest extent.
I will say that Marvel is 100 times more secretive than 'Game of Thrones.' Like, they're not even on the same playing field.
I was never a troublemaker, but I also was never a nerdy kid. I was never a cool kid or a sports kid. At lunchtimes, I never fit in with any cliques, so I'd end up just walking around the school by myself, listening to music.
I worked on 'Game Of Thrones' for six years, so I'm very well equipped to handle hype surrounding television shows.
When I was in drama school, I really got into a dark place. I went to a therapist - it was really helpful to have that dialogue with someone. So I understand anxiety.
I'm a huge advocate for human rights and cultural rights. I stand up for minorities and will always continue to do so.
I find the comic book audience a lot more intense than the fantasy one, definitely.
My mum was a child minder, but now she fosters. My dad was in the police force, and now he's a private detective.
'Thrones' would be the perfect platform to send a progressive message because right now, our politicians aren't telling us any truths. It's hard to find a good, meaningful message, so I think it's up to storytellers, television shows, and films to have an impact on the world conversation. Is that not what film and television is for?
At first, I didn't know what an actor was. I thought it was an acrobat. I saw acrobats at the circus, and I thought that was interesting. In my head, that was what I imagined I wanted to be when I grew up. Then I realized what an actor was, and I've gravitated to it ever since.
For me as an actor, I find it's most creative when I'm bringing myself into the role rather than putting the role on. I feel like it's more of a cathartic experience.
I respect Marvel as a company, and I think they're great, but never in my life have I looked up to being a superhero.
I've always been interested in mindfulness and alternative ways of seeing the world.
I get that people want more diversity in TV and film, and I stand by that. I stand in solidarity with better diversity in TV shows, especially for Asian actors. I agree with that 100 per cent.
Women are the strong people in this world, not men. I think TV is finally catching up with that reality, and thank God.
