Summary
- Those About to Die explores ancient Rome's brutal gladiatorial world through diverse characters and high production value.
- The series features a star-studded ensemble cast, including Anthony Hopkins and Iwan Rheon, promising a gripping narrative.
- Premiering on Peacock, this ten-episode series with a budget of $150+ million will drop all episodes for a binge-worthy experience.
Game of Thrones' Iwan Rheon and Vikings: Valhalla's Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, two-time Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins, and more.
Those About to Die Cast |
Role |
|---|---|
Anthony Hopkins |
Emperor Vespasian |
Iwan Rheon |
Tenax |
Tom Hughes |
Titus Flavianus |
Rupert Penry-Jones |
Marsus |
Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson |
Viggo |
Sara Martins |
Cala |
Gabriella Pession |
Antonia |
Giulia Nunnari |
Vestal Virgin |
Dimitri Leonidas |
Scorpus |
Jojo Macari |
Domitian |
Gonçalo Almeida |
Elia |
Victor von Schirach |
us |
Mia McGovern Zaini |
Nica |
Moe Hashim |
Kwame |
Kyle Rowe |
Ehud |
Theodore max Gravina |
Woola |
David Wurawa |
Gavros |
Those About to Die releases ahead of Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2, the second installment of a franchise drawn from the same source of inspiration. Scott's critically acclaimed, multi-awarding winning swords-and-sandals epic Gladiator (2000) also adapted material from Mannix's historical fiction novel. If Emmerich and Kreuzpaintner's project can draw on Gladiator's best characteristics while putting a distinct spin on Mannix's source material, then Those About to Die could prove to be not only the perfect series to watch during the wait for Gladiator 2 but a gladiatorial epic that's worth the watch and investment on its own.
Peacock's $140 Million TV Series Is Gladiator 2's Biggest Threat
Although Gladiator 2 could be the biggest movie of 2024, Peacock's new $140 million TV series could prove to be Gladiator 2's biggest threat.
Those About To Die Releases Thursday, July 18th On Peacock
Those About to Die Will Likely Be Released At 5 AM EST
Whereas Gladiator 2 will release in theaters on the cusp of the holiday season - specifically, November 22nd of this year - Those About to Die will occupy the summer on Peacock's July 2024 slate. The series will premiere this Thursday, the 18th, though an exact time has yet to be specified. Typically, the streaming service will release new content at 5 AM EST (2 AM PT, 10 AM BST), so Those About to Die's launch will likely adhere to this scheduling.
That said, Peacock has released new content later than expected and without notice in the past. So, interested viewers should prepare for the occasion that the streaming service releases Those About to Die in the afternoon or evening of the 18th. Regardless of what time the series debuts, Those About to Die will be a major binge opportunity, as it will drop in its entirety. Outside the United States, the series will be available for international viewing on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, July 19th.
How Many Episodes Those About To Die Has
Those About To Die Season 1 Consists Of Ten Episodes
Those About to Die consists of ten episodes and is using a budget of more than $150 million to bring them to fruition (per Variety). With that big a budget, which sures the original Gladiator movie by almost $40 million, the series can be expected to have high production value, such as an intricately constructed and historically ambitious set, on top of the big names already attached to the project. Whether Those About to Die uses its faculties to shine through the anticipation of Gladiator 2 remains to be seen, though it appears to have a well-funded fighting chance.
Source: Variety
Set in the year 79 AD in Rome, "Those About to Die" dives into the brutal and complex world of gladiatorial combat. The series explores the dark underbelly of Roman entertainment, where the promise of free food and blood-soaked spectacles keep the restless population in check. The narrative focuses on various characters from all corners of the Roman Empire, whose lives intersect in the grand arena.
- Seasons
- 1
- Main Genre
- Action
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