“I know what they crave… And I can devise entertainment that will feed that craving.” Sounds like a studio exec talking. Peacock has revealed the main official for an epic Roman Empire series called Those About To Die, a riff on the classic Roman phrase “Hail, Emperor, those who are about to die salute you” or “Ave Imperator, morituri te salutant.” The series chronicles the world of gladiators in Ancient Rome. It may not be connected to Ridley Scott’s Gladiator movie, or its upcoming sequel Gladiator 2 due out later this year, but it’s definitely something they want you to feel is connected. Some of the episodes are directed by Roland Emmerich and it was shot at the Cinecittà studio in Rome. Anthony Hopkins stars as the Roman Emperor Vespasian, with a massive cast: Dimitri Leonidas as Scorpus, Jojo Macari, Gabriella Pession, Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins-Court, Moe Hashim, David Wurawa, Tom Hughes, Lara Wolf, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, and Angeliqa Devi. There’s some impressive footage in here, though I’m curious how much actual fighting will be shown and how much will just be dialogue scenes in various Roman rooms. Moe Hashim as Kwame seems like he might be the series’ stand out. Have a look. // Continue Reading ›
Gnarly Full Trailer Debuts for ‘Those About To Die’ Gladiator Series
