Danish actor Claes Bang has made a name for himself in projects like Bad Sisters, The Northman and Square - and now he's taking on a new type of role.

He's recently been spending time in New Zealand shooting the new period action film William Tell, alongside Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista.

He says the darker tone of the film was different compared to the 'romanticised' retellings of Tell's life story - and he was eager to get into the role.

LISTEN ABOVE

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.