Marvel And ABC's THE INHUMANS Casts Former GAME OF THRONES Actor Iwan Rheon As Maximus
We have our first bit of casting news for Marvel's The Inhumans, and it's a doozy. Former Game of Thrones villain Iwan Rheon will play Maximus, who is seemingly being set up as the lead character...
According to THR, Iwan Rheon will play the lead role of Maximus in Marvel and ABC's The Inhumans. It was generally assumed that Black Bolt would be the main character of the show, but if this report is accurate, it's actually going to be his unhinged brother, the aptly named Maximus The Mad.
Showrunner Scott Buck suggests that the typically antagonistic Inhuman won't be portrayed as an outright villain, however. "Maximus is a complex character. Likeable, charming, tragic and villainous all in the same moment, and I’m very excited to have someone of Iwan’s considerable talent." Marvel's Jeph Loeb adds: "Iwan's ability to be charming, roguish and still completely unexpectedly dangerous were all the different sides we needed to bring the character to life. We’re thrilled to have him on board."
The announcement was also accompanied by our first official logline for the show:
Inhumans will explore the never-before-told epic adventure of Black Bolt and the royal family. In the eight-episode straight-to-series drama, Maximus is a clever and charming Inhuman that is fiercely devoted to the people of Attilan, especially his brother, the King — though he harbors an intense desire to wear the crown himself.
The first 2 episodes of The Inhumans will screen in IMAX theaters on September 1, with the show set to continue on ABC on September 26.