Tom Hiddleston Takes on Time Detective Role in Pompeii Documentary
National Geographic's new docuseries Pompeii: Out of Time features Tom Hiddleston bringing Pompeii's final days to life.
1The Final Days of Pompeii
In 79 CE, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, killing thousands. This event is one of the most famous natural disasters in human history.
2Tom Hiddleston's Role
In National Geographic's new three-part docuseries Pompeii: Out of Time, Tom Hiddleston plays a 'time detective' who brings the people of Pompeii to life.
3The Marvel Connection
Producer Kevin Wright also worked on Disney+'s Loki series, where a scene featured Loki traveling to Pompeii. This connection helped bring the documentary to life.
4Hiddleston's Passion for History
Tom Hiddleston studied classics at Cambridge University and visited the Pompeii archaeological site as a teenager. This experience shaped his acting career.
5The Documentary's Goal
Wright says Hiddleston's storytelling passion is infectious and that this series could attract viewers who wouldn't normally watch a Pompeii documentary.
6Bringing History to Life
Pompeii: Out of Time is not just a documentary but an immersive historical experience that transports viewers to the ancient world.