“I knew him as a commercial director and thought one of his commercials was great.”

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

It’s one of the most beautiful places on this planet.

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

In terms of what I’m looking for, I’d like to do a lead action role.

Food faddists and crackpots have kicked it pretty cruelly . . .

It is upon us whether we will it or not.

First you must build a home in yourself before you start inviting people in.

I seek the utmost pleasure and the least pain.

Fear is the mother of all gods.

Death is utterly acceptable to consciousness and life.

Why dost thou not retire like a guest sated with the banquet of life, and with calm mind embrace, thou fool, a rest that knows no care?