Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Personally, I love Toronto. ”

The practice of pumping up before the scene, especially if you've got your shirt off, most actors will do that. ”

I wanted to wash off the experience of Africa but obviously I couldn't because that's who I was. ”

I'm of Nigerian descent, from the Yoruba tribe. Names are very significant in that culture. It basically states your purpose in life. ”

The only way you can influence your fate is to put your soul into your performance and hope it registers with the audience. ”

I just want to keep the diversity and the options open. In terms of what I'm looking for, I'd like to do a lead action role. ”

David Ayer is known for being a very serious filmmaker, but he has a very great sense of humor. ”

I don't really look at genre. I mean, sometimes you might be playing heavies a lot, and you're like, 'Hey, it'd be nice to do a romantic comedy.' ”

Well, filming in Hawaii, you know, is a blessing. It's one of the most beautiful places on this planet. It has a very mystic energy which informs you as an actor. ”

Also, I'd like to play an athlete again, while I'm still physically fit, or a musician, like Nat King Cole, because I play the trumpet and sing. I'd like to incorporate that into a character. ”