5 Things to Know About Nicholas Pinnock -- Including Why He Doesn't Watch Himself on TV

Not everyone grows up to live out their childhood dream, but Nicholas Pinnock did just that. The British actor, who has starred in U.K. series such as Top Boy and Marcella, is set to make his official debut across the pond in the upcoming sci-fi spy thriller Counterpart, starring Academy Award-winning actor J.K. Simmons. Ahead of the Jan. 21 premiere, PEOPLE caught up with Pinnock, 44, to discuss the much-anticipated series, created by Justin Marks and ordered straight-to-series for two seasons ...