Kevin R. Wright, the former Marine turned Marvel Studios executive, and Tom Hiddleston, the actor-producer, have joined forces to create a production company called Ithaca. Their first project together, Pompeii: Out of Time, is a three-episode docudrama series that explores the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The series is hosted by Hiddleston, who investigates the stories of three real Romans during the eruption by consulting with professors, archaeologists, and psychologists. Wright and Hiddleston's collaboration on Loki led to the creation of Ithaca, and they have big plans for the future, including fictional TV and movie projects, as well as more documentary work. In this interview, Wright discusses the origin of Pompeii: Out of Time and the future of the Loki character, revealing that Hiddleston's passion for the story and their shared taste and methodology were key factors in their partnership. Hiddleston, for his part, emphasizes the importance of their collaboration and the shared discipline and rigor that goes into their work. Despite the success of Loki, Hiddleston is eager to continue exploring new stories and pushing the boundaries of storytelling, whether in fiction or nonfiction.
