L-R: Jesse Spencer, Olivia Wilde, Robert Sean Leonard, Omar Epps, Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Peter Jacobson and Jennifer Morrison in the sixth season of HOUSE on FOX. ©2009 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Florian Schneider/FOX.

Robert Sean Leonard had a method to his madness when he signed onto House. As House’s best friend, Dr. James Wilson in the hit series, Leonard planned on a limited amount of scenes and very little recognition.

That’s not exactly how it turned out, but it is close, Leonard insists. The actor claims his schedule is still relatively light, but the whole anonymity thing – well – that’s not possible and certainly not what he intended.

Still, Leonard understands the tradeoff, how lucky he is and what a terrific opportunity House has been for him.

Click onto media bar for Robert Sean Leonard’s semi-foiled plans after signing onto House.

House airs Mondays, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.