Early in his childhood he learned how cinema can move people. Now, his new work investigates the life of Leonardo da Vinci, who painted The Last Supper.
Food can play a significant role in political races, as candidates attempt to show how relatable they are through the dishes they eat and the restaurants they visit.
But the film and TV star says that when he's back home in Scotland — where artificial dyes and chemicals are banned from food products — he's famished.