His reasoning is pretty impossible to argue with seeing the unstoppable force that is Netflix.
Joining the cast of Marco Polo in Season 2, Byrne is a particle of one of the most exciting, original Netflix project yet. Byrne will play the corrupt Pope Gregory X in the upcoming Season 2 and this featurette, the Walkinstown native looks incredibly fit for the papal crown. In the 3 minute teaser video, Byrne comments on the power and quality of Netflix which no doubt influenced his decision to embark on this project; "An interesting change has happened in the last few years in terms of film and television. More people are watching Netflix than are going to see independent films."
Marco Polo Season 2 will see the famed explorer venturing into 13th-century China. The second series is due to launch on July 1 but in the meantime, you can catch up on Polo's adventures in Season 1 which are all ready and waiting on Netflix.