Peacock’s unveiled the first batch of photos from Those About to Die from filmmaker Roland Emmerich (White House Down). Described as an epic drama, the 10-episode series is set to premiere on the streaming service on July 18, 2024.
The entire season will be released at once for binge-watching.
Two-time Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins leads the cast of the new series set in the world of gladiators. Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, and Dimitri Leonidas also star.
The ensemble includes Johannes Haukur Johannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, Gabriella Pession, and Emilio Sakraya. Plus, David Wurawa, Pepe Barroso, Gonçalo Almeida, Eneko Sagardoy, and Romana Maggiora Vergano.
“Those About to Die is an epic drama set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport,” reads Peacock’s synopsis. “The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.”
Robert Rodat created the series and serves as writer and executive producer. Roland Emmerich directed episodes one, two, three, nine, and 10, with Marco Kreuzpaintner directing episodes four through eight. Emmerich, Kreuzpaintner, Harald Kloser, Gianni Nunnari, Stuart Ford, Lourdes Diaz, and Miguel A. Palos Jr executive produce.
Additional executive producers include Herbert G. Kloiber, Martin Moszkowicz, Oliver Berben, Jonas Bauer, Charles Holland, and Namit Malhotra.
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