I didn't know 'Homeland' was going to be 'Homeland.' I just did it because it was a terrific script, and they pitched me the story line, and I was like, 'Huh, that's interesting.'

There's a high head count on 'Homeland.'

It's an unfair comparison because when things are developed in the UK, they're developed at script stage only.

I loved doing 'Homeland.' I loved playing Brody.

For me the rehearsal period is the part I most enjoy. It's the creating of the story.

I found that the quality of TV material that came to me was so great and was just often better than the film material I got. And when I find a good movie that I really like, I jump on it because it's exciting to do.