“And then, with a European director and Norwegian actors speaking in Norwegian, it was going to be very interesting.”

The only way I know how to deliver is to focus; some people can turn it on or off – I’d rather stay in character.

Those films that really speak to the primal fear that we, as human beings, have about the unknown have always intrigued me.

. It has to look real. That in itself becomes challenging because you have to learn it straight away.

So, whatever initial trepidation or fear I may have had was alleviated by those factors.

A lot of the moves are split legs, and twisting fast.

My father was a lorry driver, very rarely at home.

Well, filming in Hawaii, you know, is a blessing.

You really have to act your pants off to stay alive.

Akin is warrior or brave man

Personally, I love Toronto.

I just want to keep the diversity and the options open. In terms of what I’m looking for,

Whilst I’m still young and I still have the looks

I’m known for playing bad guys, so this was an interesting departure from what I’m known to play, which is a softer, more likable, affable character.

The axe is fifteen pounds

What is a shame is that there isn’t stuff that is as great as ‘Oz’ on a consistent level around today.

As an actor, you really want to resonate with your audience.

Through the instant of all conditions of appearance and disappearance. Of this I am perfectly certain. I am That.

They would prefer it if the world were very simple

Save your energy, protect your light, fuel your fire.

The human race has improved everything, but the human race.

Rich man and poor move side by side toward the limit of death.

Take it easy on yourself, your soul has been through enough.

He who has in due season become rich, unless he saves in due season, will in due season starve.

By better cars on longer credit terms.