CLEO readers might know you from your time on Home and Away. What were the best things you learned from your years on the show?

The whole show, in itself, was paid training in every aspect and an amazing growing experience as a person. Being able to do a scene and see it within a few weeks on air, you get this amazing sense of yourself in terms of feedback and start being able to critically analyse yourself. So, now I can watch my work without cringing and making it a really superficial experience. I feel like I can maybe learn from my mistakes. In saying that, it’s still a terrifying, awful experience to watch yourself on screen! (laughs). The show, Home and Away, really allowed that to happen and it was an amazing learning experience. 

What was your experience watching your new movie Sanctum for the first time?

The first time I saw it was in private which was nice. Recently I saw it 90 per cent finished sitting in the back of a big cinema with and a test audience which was a really exhilarating experience and a scary one because I could hear their reactions. It was quite amazing to hear them holding their breath or laughing at the right moments.

I’d imagine all your focus would be on the test audience and what they’re doing…

Yes, yes – totally! So often I was looking around at them and they had no idea that I was there which was really cool. We got amazing feedback, they really enjoyed it.

Did you always know you wanted to conquer Hollywood?

That’s a good question. It seems like a natural progression [if you want] to make a sustainable career out of it to come over here. So yeah, I think it was just something I was naturally drawn to.

What inspired you to want to get into acting?

As a kid I loved superhero movies and they are what made me want to become an actor. I just thought it was a really incredibly thing seeing someone with all these superpowers.

What’s the last thing you watched on YouTube?

The last thing I watched on Youtube was a kid singing a Katy Perry song. It’s hilarious - definitely made me laugh! That kid’s a legend.

What’s the last thing you spent too much money on?

Actually, I went to Vegas last weekend – that’s what my stupidest expense has been. I gambled a bit of money and it was so much fun and I have no regrets.

Were you a winner?

I was a winner… and then I was a loser. I walked away at a loss, I was $200 down. But that’s not too bad.

What were you playing?

Black Jack and Roulette. Roulette is hard and fast. But Vegas is a funny place and everything you hear of it – and more –  are crazy!