Mark Strong prefers being a bad guy

Mark Strong prefers to play villains to heroes and he thinks his love of dark characters comes from him being English.



The 54-year-old actor has portrayed bad guys in 'Syriana' , 'Zero Dark Thirty' and 'Green Lantern' and has been cast as main antagonist Doctor Sivana in upcoming DC Extended Universe film 'Shazam!', which is being directed by David F. Sandberg.



Strong has never shied away from villainous roles because they are always fun and he admits it's a bonus that many Hollywood directors like to cast English actors in those parts.



When asked if actors have more fun playing baddies, he said: "I think so. In Britain we don't shy away from villains, whereas American culture is much more geared towards the hero."



Strong also said the thing he enjoys most about his career is the challenge of playing people completely different to himself.