Is Tyreese the character that you're most associated with, most recognized for, or are there other roles that people will associate with you?
Well, the voice of Coach from "Left 4 Dead 2," "The Wire," Cutty from "The Wire," and now more than ever Corey James from "All American."
Of all the various roles you've had, is there one that's felt closest to you, the most like your actual self, that you feel most connected with?
I think all of them do on a very ... except for, say, Tobias Church from "Arrow." I'm not an egregiously violent person. He was. And so on one level, the joy of playing that lies in it's so far from me, but most of them, I'm the instrument. So if the shoe fits, don't try to put another pair on. Just roll with it and just the technical nuance of acting, that comes with each take. But the essence of someone, yeah, I don't go into it saying I'm playing myself, but I see me as a piano and these are the notes I can play.
When you play a role for an extended period of time over a number of years, do you find yourself melding to the character more than if you're just doing like a guest spot on a show?
No, I don't think that way at all. Yes, it's ... How could I put it? If a soup has simmered, then it has a different flavor than if you first make it. It's still good, but the marinating makes it richer and it just makes it easier for you to do nuance and say a lot.
Speaking of playing a supervillain in "Arrow," do you see yourself doing any more superhero-type projects in the future?
I welcome it. From your mouth to the creator's ears. I know what Marvel's done for Anthony Mackie or all of them. You see what's going on right now with a couple of new additions into the Marvel family. These guys are doing great. I mean it's fun. I would love to do it. Oh yeah.
