New heatwave TV thriller resonates in today's world, says Iwan Rheon
Weather conditions were "changeable" at best when actor Iwan Rheon began filming for new drama in Wales.
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"I think this one really hits home. We are seeing the world heat up so, yeah, it really resonates in today's world."
— Iwan Rheon , Celebrity
"They had to make us look oily and sweaty. It wasn't my sexiest role."
— Iwan Rheon , Celebrity
Key People
Celyn Jones is a director involved in the film Mountain and the series Madfabulous.
India Amarteifio portrays Bethany Krall in the BBC thriller The Rapture.
Iwan Rheon is a Welsh actor known for his role in 'Game of Thrones'.
Michael Sheen is a Welsh actor known for his roles in films and television series.
Peter Mullan is a Scottish actor featured in the film Mountain.
Rebecca Lucy Taylor, known as the singer Self Esteem, acts in the movie Mountain.
Ruth Jones is a British actress and writer best known for her role as Nessa in Gavin & Stacey.
Ruth Madeley plays a leading role in the BBC psychological thriller The Rapture.
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Weather conditions were "changeable" at best when actor Iwan Rheon began filming for new drama in Wales.
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