James D'arcy

I'm attracted to seeing how different I can be, pushing the boat out.

It's difficult to gauge that. With a bad guy you just know you're bad. To play a nice guy is harder - unless you are a very nice person like me of course.

Baddies always do get the best lines, that's the honest truth.

There are lots of people I admire and respect, but I don't necessarily want to be like them. I'm too happy being myself.

I'm not really very ambitious.

I don't have any expectations as an actor, and being rich and famous is not my driving force.

I talked to everyone about the project: actors and extras, members of the crew and passers by.

I went further and further back through the centuries to get a sense of perspective but now at least I understand why Irish history evokes such strong passions and emotions.

I'm not really very ambitious. I'm more interested in enjoying my life and looking after my family than being hugely successful.

I'm more interested in enjoying my life and looking after my family than being hugely successful.

The reason I wanted to be an actor is that I don't want to play me for the rest of my life and make money out of that.

Now here I am playing a passionate young Irishman who would die for what he believes in.