Nearly two years after the much-adored historical series Poldark came to an end, Aidan Turner is finally back on our screens.
And the Irishman, 37, admits he did question whether he should take on Leonardo – another period drama – as his next project.
"I do hear what you're saying: maybe I need to wear a pair of jeans and shave my head for the next role. Note taken," quips the charismatic actor, chuckling.
But a mysterious and passionate retelling of the life of one of history's greatest artists – set against the backdrop of Renaissance Italy – was a project he just couldn't turn down.