Marvel's Inhumans: Iwan Rheon to Star as Maximus
Carissa Pavlica
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Iwan Rheon, who most of us have come to know as Ramsay Bolton on Game of Thrones, has landed the lead in ABC's upcoming production of Marvel's Inhumans.
Inhumans not only has a straight-to-series order for next fall but will premiere exclusively in Imax theaters for a two-week window in September prior to the network run. This show is expected to be that big.
Rheon will play Maximus brother to Black Bolt, who believes the Inhumans are the superior race on earth.
Inhumans explore the never-before-told epic adventure of Black Bolt and the royal family.
In the series, Maximus is a clever and charming Inhuman that is fiercely devoted to the people of Attilan, especially his brother, the King – although he harbors an intense desire to wear the crown himself.
“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,” said Jeph Loeb, Head of Marvel Television and executive producer of Inhumans.
This isn't the first time Rheon has played someone other than human. As part of The Misfits, he was one of a group of delinquents who discovered he had gained powers after an electrical storm.
That series was quite the success in Britain and can be found on streaming services.
“Maximus is a complex character," Showrunner Scott Buck said.
“Likable, charming, tragic and villainous all in the same moment, and I’m very excited to have someone of Iwan’s considerable talent.”
Marvel’s Inhumans, which follows a race of superhumans with diverse and singularly unique powers, were first introduced in Marvel Comics by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1965.
Since that time, they have grown in prominence and become some of the most popular and iconic characters in the Marvel Universe.
Marvel’s Inhumans is executive produced by Buck, Loeb and Jim Chory . Roel Reine will direct the first two episodes.
The series is co-produced by Marvel Television and ABC Studios.
What do you think about this casting for Inhumans?
Will you ever be able to get the image of Ramsay Bolton out of your head?
It appears Sansa Stark's revenge has been Iwan Rheon's gain. He'll finally be given the opportunity to prove to the US he's more the ravages Ramsay Bolton had become!
Is this the direction you were hoping the series would go? Who do you hope might be cast in other roles of the series?
Given the success (or failure...Agent Carter) of other Marvel ventures from ABC, how do you feel about the odds of Inhumans taking flight?
Now that you have your Labor Day plans all lined up, is there anything else we can do for you today?
Hit us with your thoughts in the comments.
Carissa Pavlica is the managing editor and a staff writer and critic for TV Fanatic. She's a member of the Critic's Choice Association, enjoys mentoring writers, conversing with cats, and passionately discussing the nuances of television and film with anyone who will listen. Follow her on X and email her here at TV Fanatic.
