If life had taken a different turn, it might well have been Sam Neill KC, rather than Sir Sam Neill, international acting legend. The 76-year-old star once imagined himself grandstanding in a courtroom and even studied a year of law at the University of Canterbury. “I’m a frustrated barrister – I would have quite enjoyed the performative aspect,” explains Sam. “I’m quite good on my feet.” Fortunately, he gets to act out those dreams on the small screen.