Dornan wants to take 'proper time off' for baby No. 3

Jamie Dornan reckons he will have "a lot more control" over his work schedule when his third child is born as he is no longer "at the mercy" of the 50 Shades of Grey franchise.

The 36-year-old actor, who has two children with his wife Amelia Warner, had to return to work shortly after the arrival of his daughters Elva and Dulcie.

Speaking during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday, the A Private War star said: ''I think for this one, I'm going to have a lot more control over [my schedule]. [With] the first two [kids], I was sort of at the mercy of 'Fifty Shades' schedule.

''The first one we had in Canada, and I started filming three days after she was born. The second one we had in London, and I flew to Canada 10 days later and started filming the second. But this time, I'm trying to take proper time off for a few months after, as well.

''I've never missed a birth - I couldn't live with myself if I missed the birth.''

The County Down-born star said he'd be open to expanding his brood after his third child but says the decision lies with his wife and if she is ''willing''.

''Part of me feels like [I need] to put a cork in it after this. But then, alternatively, I feel like we make really great kids. Maybe we'll just - if my wife's willing - do it until we can't do it anymore.

''It's all up to her. I do the fun bit.''

Dornan recently said it's "cool" to be one of the stars touted to become the next James Bond.