I used to feel I was more French than anything, but I don't feel that way anymore. I really don't feel like I belong to a specific country, and it is so difficult for people to understand that.
On a personal level, I don't exactly thrive on the idea of being known as the guy who goes topless - because I also took my shirt off on 'American Horror Story: Coven' - but I think in 'The Last Kingdom,' it's mainly done in the right way.
If 'Game Of Thrones' hadn't been made, I don't think 'The Last Kingdom' would have been, but this is more grounded in real life.
I have done martial arts my whole life, so it comes easily, but I have never done proper sword fighting.
Who wants to watch a series without humour?
There's never enough time to shoot battle scenes or fight scenes. It always feels rushed. Anytime horses are involved, it eats up time like crazy.
I always stretch after working out or training and then again before going to sleep. It keeps the muscles healthy and useful, reduces risk of injuries, and is a great way to wind down.
I have a large family with lots of little kids.
I have a lot of cousins that I'm very close to.
I had a lot of older friends when I was a kid, from sort of all walks of life, and that's still the way it is.
I did have an imaginary girlfriend.
I grew up a little bit in Germany and then in Switzerland, then in France, the United States and in England, and so it is weird.
I love generally being out in nature. It is just so amazing.
There are definitely advantages to not looking like a Viking in real life.
I was in love with a girl in my class when I was in primary school, and she obviously thought I was a freak, so that wasn't working out. And the the guys in my class, every two weeks they'd say, 'Hey, we spoke to her, and she really likes you now. You should go and ask her again.' And then I'd go and ask her again.
The funny thing about acting is, there's no 'right' way to make it. Some people need to work their butts off, and some don't. They're just naturals. I wasn't a natural. I sucked.
I found that the nicer and more helpful I was to people I worked with, whether I was 'somebody' or 'nobody' on set, the more fun I had.
No amount of success is worth it to me if I can't share it with someone I love.
I believe that my greatest strength is a deep-rooted, unshakeable trust to never let myself give up.
'The Last Kingdom''s got its roots in history, and it's a lot grittier. It doesn't have the 'Game of Thrones' gloss.
