What does it mean to you to get to be a part of the DC universe, at a time when comic book and superhero stories are so popular?
It’s a very fortunate position to be in and an opportunity to have the time of my life, given such an iconic and well written character. It really was all in the timing with how much DC is blowing up right now but also in me being ready, finally, to thrive in this kind of story. I feel honored really to be working with this calibre of people.
The comic version of your character Eddie Thawne has a lot of back-story. How much reading and research did you do to prepare?
I read a lot of comics (and there are so many Flash comics!) and still do and there is also masses of fiction on the web written around these characters, so in the end you kind of realize that there are SO many directions he could take. The main work for me lay in creating this very human and believable side to him. In doing so, it was about highlighting similar traits in ME in order to make an authentic, living breathing Eddie.
On “The Vampire Diaries” you played Dr. Wes Maxfield who is the primary antagonist for most of Season 5. What was the favorite part of playing such a diabolical character?
Where to start. There is nothing better than purging your demons through Dr Wes Maxfield. His softness mixed with his lack of empathy were thrilling to be part of. I loved messing with these beloved characters by being so incredibly damaged. Moving from a real place and escalating into psychopathic territory is quite the rush. I recommend it- but only the make believe kind!
You have quite a large social media following, how important is it to interact with your followers?
I hope they know how much I appreciate and care about my work and how much they respond to it.
What is your favorite social media platform or app?
Twitter. You get to really interact with people and connect, it can be fun and touching.
What was one of the defining moments that set you on your career path?
It was a play I did in Sydney called ‘Unrequited’. That was when suddenly, after years of banging my head against a brick wall, the cogs started moving and what I was potentially capable of started becoming a reality.
It’s a very fortunate position to be in and an opportunity to have the time of my life, given such an iconic and well written character. It really was all in the timing with how much DC is blowing up right now but also in me being ready, finally, to thrive in this kind of story. I feel honored really to be working with this calibre of people.
The comic version of your character Eddie Thawne has a lot of back-story. How much reading and research did you do to prepare?
I read a lot of comics (and there are so many Flash comics!) and still do and there is also masses of fiction on the web written around these characters, so in the end you kind of realize that there are SO many directions he could take. The main work for me lay in creating this very human and believable side to him. In doing so, it was about highlighting similar traits in ME in order to make an authentic, living breathing Eddie.
On “The Vampire Diaries” you played Dr. Wes Maxfield who is the primary antagonist for most of Season 5. What was the favorite part of playing such a diabolical character?
Where to start. There is nothing better than purging your demons through Dr Wes Maxfield. His softness mixed with his lack of empathy were thrilling to be part of. I loved messing with these beloved characters by being so incredibly damaged. Moving from a real place and escalating into psychopathic territory is quite the rush. I recommend it- but only the make believe kind!
You have quite a large social media following, how important is it to interact with your followers?
I hope they know how much I appreciate and care about my work and how much they respond to it.
What is your favorite social media platform or app?
Twitter. You get to really interact with people and connect, it can be fun and touching.
What was one of the defining moments that set you on your career path?
It was a play I did in Sydney called ‘Unrequited’. That was when suddenly, after years of banging my head against a brick wall, the cogs started moving and what I was potentially capable of started becoming a reality.
