Hulu interview: Craig Horner

How did you prepare for the role of Richard? What skills did you need to learn?

In terms of action, I definitely needed a couple weeks' prep. And we've got really good stunt coordinators and horse wranglers and all that. So I had a few weeks of just prepping myself for that, because I knew it was going to be demanding and I wanted to do as many stunts as I can. I hate it when you have an action hero but when it comes to those fights scenes, you just don't believe it. And that's so important, it's just as important to be able to actually fight like a hero as it is to act like one. You don't want to rely on the stunt double. So I really wanted to do well in that, and I tried really hard.

In terms of developing the character, the book is such a good source to go to. It's kind of like told from his point of view, and you really get to go in his mind and journey... Click here for the full interview.