Mark Strong prefers to play villains to heroes and he thinks his love of dark characters comes from him being English.<br /><br /><br /><br />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.<br /><br /><br /><br />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.<br /><br /><br /><br />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."<br /><br /><br /><br />Strong also said the thing he enjoys most about his career is the challenge of playing people completely different to himself.<br /><br />
