In search of the survivors of Pompeii, investigative docudrama

Tom Hiddlestonhost of docudrama and protagonist of Lokie Kevin R. Wrightexecutive producer di ‘Loki’they return to collaborate for ‘Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston’a new three-episode docudrama produced by Plimsoll Productions, which will debut on July 23 on Disney+ in Italy and on Hulu in the United States. A fusion between cinematic drama scripted e investigative documentarywhich transports the audience intoancient Roman city in the hours before and duringeruption of Vesuvius. Led by a team of archaeologists, historians, geology and experts catastrophesHiddleston brings to light extraordinary evidence – and the stories of real people who challenge long-held beliefs Pompeii and his final hours – revealing, not least, that many of those caught up in the disaster had a chance of surviving.

With a simple wave of the hand, Tom Hiddlestonwinner of a Golden Globe and of a Olivier Award (‘The Night Manager’), goes back in time, immersing himself in cinematic sequences that tell the lives of real people romani overwhelmed byeruption of Vesuvius.

Stories and choices during the catastrophe

Through the stories of a teenage apprentice, a powerful businesswoman and a mysterious one Praetorian Guard, Hiddleston reconstructs how each of them had to face impossible choices in the face of looming disaster. While the volcano awakens and the countdown towards catastrophe begins, the clues converge in a gripping race against time to discover who survived, who lost their lives and what determined their fate.

The parole di Tom Hiddleston

“The ancient world has always stimulated my imagination and curiosity, ever since I can remember: I have always been fascinated by it – he declared Hiddleston – l’classical antiquity it is the foundation and cornerstone of Western and European culture. Visit Pompeii it means perceiving how the 2,000 years that separate us from that time suddenly seem to shorten. The past becomes the present; the past seems so close. Tangible, authentic and real. Our relationship with the past is alive: we study who we were to understand who we are. Pompeii is a gateway to this conversation. It is a privilege to present this visually engaging and dynamic series. Pompeii is often remembered for how his story ended. But by looking closer, we can discover the details of people’s lives, the choices they made, and the moments leading up to the city’s burial. Revisit the last hours of those ordinary peopleoverwhelmed by an out-of-the-ordinary event, and helping to bring these extraordinary human stories to light is a true honor.”

Narrative production and innovation

Thanks to an innovative cinematic vision, shaped by his work on the series Marvel ‘Loki’l’executive producer Kevin R. Wright helps reinvent the way history is brought to the screen for contemporary audiences. Combining archaeological discoveries cutting-edge, expert analysis and deeply personal storytelling, the series redefines the story of Pompeii not as a story of destruction, but as a human drama of resilience, sacrifice e survivalrevealing the lives, choices, and destinies of those who lived in the shadow of the Vesuvius.

The role of National Geographic

“For over a century, National Geographic brings the past to life through groundbreaking discoveries, exploration and world-class storytelling,” he said Tom McDonaldEVP of Content, National Geographic – working with Tom and Kevin, together with the team of Plimsoll led by the showrunner Tom Barbor-Mightit was a process that allowed us to create a completely new genre of historical programs, capable of fusing concrete evidence and imagination in a way that is truly unique.”

Scientific research and new discoveries

Nationalgeographic.it will publish an extensive article on three Roman cities buried by Vesuvius In the 79 d.C.which will also be published within the magazine National Geographic. Thanks toartificial intelligence and advanced analysis of dnaresearchers are discovering new aspects of life inancient Rome: class and gender dynamics a Oplontis (Torre Annunziata)lost and hitherto illegible writings from the charred scrolls of Herculaneumas well as diet and diseases emerged from a latrine of Pompeii. The results reveal a society that is surprisingly attentive to inequalities, health and looking for a fulfilling life.