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.

As an actor, you really want to resonate with your audience. I played a character on Oz and people still approach me in the streets today.

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.

Certainly, I look for different characters 'cause I always like to keep people guessing, and I also don't like to get typecast. I made a concerted effort, last year and this year, to get a range of characters, just to show people the range that I have, and for them to be able to see the artistry beyond the color.