James D'arcy

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

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

My fictitious characters will take the bit between their teeth and gallop off and do something that I hadn't counted on. However, I always insist on dragging them back to the straight and narrow.

When I do my makeup, it kind of helps me get into the character that I'm trying to portray.

Being famous gets me good concert tickets, good tables in restaurants, good seats at sporting events and that's really about it.