Tom Hiddleston takes on the role of a Roman during Pompeii’s eruption in a latest Disney+ show. The series premiered in July. It follows everyday people caught in the 79 AD calamity. Hiddleston explained he embraced the role to honor those who died. He additionally bumped into Jennifer Lopez and Andrew Garfield at Wimbledon last week. The actors exchanged brief conversations amid the spectators. Commentators have applauded the show for its raw representation of ancient tragedy.