Iwan Rheon, renowned for his chilling portrayal of Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones, returns to the screen in the historical drama 'Those About To Die'. The series, directed by Roland Emmerich and based on the 1958 book by Daniel P. Mannix, delves into the tumultuous period of Roman history following the rule of Nero. Featuring a star-studded cast including Anthony Hopkins, Rupert Penry-Jones, Jojo Macari and Sara Martins, the series promises to bring the complexities of ancient Rome to life.
Rheon, a history buff himself, shares his excitement about taking a deep dive into the Flavian dynastic struggle and investigating the rumblings of the Roman underworld. In an interview with ETimes, he discussed his role as Tenax and the challenges of playing historical characters at a time when the audience is left starry-eyed with fictitious shows like 'House Of The Dragon' and 'Bridgerton', giving a rather glossy retelling of history.
