In Pompeii, Tom Hiddleston, ‘Amateur Classicist,’ Sees Lessons for Today
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- British actor Tom Hiddleston, known for roles such as Loki in Marvel films and Jonathan Pine in "The Night Manager," stars in a new National Geographic documentary series titled "Pompeii: Out of Time With Tom Hiddleston."
- The three-part series, streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, features Hiddleston as an "amateur classicist" exploring the final day of Pompeii in A.D. 79, blending dramatized historical reenactments with modern-day visits to Pompeii and Herculaneum.
- Hiddleston's passion for classical literature and languages, cultivated since his youth studying Latin and Greek, deeply informs his role in the documentary, where he engages with ancient texts and history.
- The series offers viewers a unique perspective on the lives of ancient Romans and their experiences during the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, combining education with dramatic storytelling.
