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Your choices in film, and the types of roles you take on, have become bolder and more
experimental. Is that inspired by your own personal growth and journey?

I’ve always wanted to do what people didn’t expect from me. Sometimes it worked, and sometimes
it didn’t, but I wanted to challenge expectations. In my 20s and 30s, that’s just how I was—if
everyone wanted one thing, I wanted to do the opposite. A lot of my best work came from that
mindset, from wanting to prove a point. But now, I’m happy doing different things. I enjoy exploring
various genres, playing different characters. I like doing things that are planned, but I also enjoy
spontaneous projects.

How has fatherhood impacted that journey?
Fatherhood has definitely added to me as a human being, which naturally adds to me as a
performer. It’s more about personal choices now—like wanting to be home with the kids every day
when I’m in the city. One big aspect is keeping my kids away from what I do, but as they grow older,
maybe allowing them to see a little of what their father does. Things like that.
Gearing towards work-life balance…

Everyone talks about work-life balance, but I don’t know if it’s ever truly possible. I always feel like
I’m falling short somewhere, but the key is trying your best to balance both sides. It’s never going to
be perfect, but as long as your attention is in both places, you’ll be fine.

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