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Rheon: 'The Rapture' Filmed in Cool Wales Autumn
26 Jul
Summary
- Iwan Rheon recalled filming 'The Rapture' in south Wales last autumn.
- Make-up artists used moisturiser to simulate sweat in cool weather.
- Rheon noted the thriller's themes resonate with current global warming.
Psychological thriller "The Rapture" was filmed in south Wales during the autumn, contrary to its heatwave setting. Actor Iwan Rheon recalled that the actual weather conditions were often cool, prompting make-up artists to use heavy moisturiser to create the illusion of characters sweating. Rheon, who starred in "House of the Dragon," noted the changeable nature of the weather during the shoot.
Speaking about the project, Rheon highlighted the timeliness of the novel's themes. He stated that the story, which deals with a warming world, "really resonates in today's world." The BBC adaptation of Liz Jensen's bestseller was filmed on location in Wales, with Rheon suggesting that filming during a current heatwave would have been more fitting for the narrative.
The production faced typical autumn weather, which was a stark contrast to the on-screen depiction of extreme heat. The use of moisturiser by the make-up team demonstrates the challenges and creative solutions employed during filming to maintain the story's immersive atmosphere despite environmental discrepancies. Rheon's comments underscore the novel's continued relevance.
