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There’s finally promising news for the premiere of Apple TV+’s Foundation Season 3 after years of keeping fans in suspense. The latest scoop from TVLine’s Matt’s Inside Line reveals a “plausible” release date for the long-awaited season that was announced in December 2023. Foundation is loosely based on Isaac Asimov’s series of stories of the same name and was created for the streamer by David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman, who left as co-writer and co-showrunner in April 2019. Goyer also exited the series amid production issues in the past two years, with a new showrunner taking over.

Although there has been no official talk of when exactly Foundation will return to small screens, it may happen later this year. The precise report about its release window reads:

After being paused by the SAG-AFTRA strike and again by budget issues, filming on Season 3 wrapped last summer. Given...

Exclusive: After a rocky third season that saw the exit of co-developer/showrunner/director David S. Goyer amid production restarts and budget adjustments, things are looking up for Apple TV+’s sci-fi drama Foundation. With the completed third season not yet scheduled but likely to debut this year, the streamer and Foundation studio Skydance Television already are prepping a fourth installment of Isaac Asimov’s adaptation starring Jared Harris and Lee Pace.

Ian Goldberg (Fear the Walking Dead) has been tapped as new executive producer/showrunner, with a Season 4 writers room up and running, sources tell Deadline. Goldberg’s work on the show falls under an overall deal he has signed with Skydance TV, I hear.

Season 3, which originally paused production in spring 2023 after several weeks of filming due to the WGA strike, was delayed in its 2024 production restart because of issues related to budgeting and physical production. Filming eventually...

Those About to Die director Roland Emmerich discusses what season 2 would explore. Those About to Die is an action-packed historical comedy drama that explores Ancient Rome through the lens of the entertainment business. The series has one season, and has released 10 episodes on Peacock. Those About to Die features a leading cast including Anthony Hopkins, Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, Tom Hughes, and Dimitri Leonidas.

Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Emmerich envisions what Those About to Die season 2 might look like. Likening the prospective second season to Godfather II, the director explained that he would like to tell stories using a "present timeline" and "past timeline." The flashback periods would explore The Year of Four Emperors, set 10 years before the events of Those About to Die season 1. These moments include Emperor Nero's suicide and the resulting struggle for power. The season would alternate between this history and the present-day timeline.

Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Only with Neil Marshall’s filmography, especially the uninspired actioner Duchess, the fall has been so drastic that one has to wonder whether he was that mighty to begin with. After a one-two punch of early aughts cult favorites in Dog Soldiers and The Descent, Marshall’s career has been on a serious downward spiral, and his latest effort — if you can even call it that, as that implies effort was put in by anyone involved — is a new low.

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Duchess follows a petty criminal who seeks revenge after she attempts to enter the dangerous criminal underworld of diamond smuggling. The script was written by Marshall and the film’s star Charlotte Kirk — who make up one of the most scandalous couples in Hollywood — and it’s clearly just another excuse for them to make another movie together. They’re like a...

Those About to Die ranks as the sixth most popular TV show on streaming for July 18 24. The show stars Anthony Hopkins and Iwan Rheon, with Roland Emmerich directing multiple episodes. Those About to Die has earned mixed to negative reviews for its unfocused narrative and under-developed characters.

Those About to Die has become a hit on streaming despite having a 50% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Created by Robert Rodat and featuring Roland Emmerich as the director of multiple episodes, the new epic explores the dark underbelly of how the masses were entertained in Ancient Rome, including bloody gladiator battles. The show, which stars Anthony Hopkins and Game of Thrones star Iwan Rheon, released its entire 10-episode season 1 on Peacock on July 18, but Those About to Die's reviews weren't overly positive out of the gate.

New data from Reelgood now reveals that Those About To Die ranks as the sixth most...

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Deadpool & Wolverine, San Diego Comic-Con and Harold and the Purple Crayon.

Harold and the Purple Crayon special screening

Zachary Levi, Zooey Deschanel, Lil Rel Howery and Benjamin Bottani joined director Carlos Saldanha at a special Los Angeles screening for their Columbia Pictures film on Sunday.

Carlos Saldanha, Lil Rel Howery, Zooey Deschanel, Benjamin Bottani and Zachary Levi Zachary Levi, Zooey Deschanel and Tony Vinciquerra, chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Deadpool & Wolverine premiere

Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, Matthew Macfadyen, Aaron Stanford, Brianna Hildebrand, Lewis Tan and Tyler Mane joined director Shawn Levy and producer Kevin Feige at the Marvel film’s New York premiere on Monday, with support from Blake Lively and Gigi Hadid.

Hugh Jackman, Emma...

At Sdcc, Ballroom 20 was packed for Peacock’s 2-hour showcase of its original series, Those About To Die and Teacup. Kicking off the event, fans were given an exclusive sneak peek at Peacock’s upcoming horror series, Teacup accompanied by a panel moderated by Damian Holbrook, TV Guide Magazine’s Senior Writer. Modern day master-of-horror James Wan, who is an executive producer alongside Showrunner Ian McCulloch, and stars Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman and Chaske Spencer teased some of the chills, thrills and gore that audiences can expect from the series, before closing out the conversation with a new teaser that announced the October 10th premiere date.

The Those About to Die panel treated fans to a never before seen behind-the-scenes featurette and conversation moderated by Collider’s Perri Nemiroff, featuring director/executive producer Roland Emmerich and stars Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Moe Hashim, Jojo Macari, Dimitri Leonidas and Gabriella Pession.

At the San Diego Comic-Con today, Peacock took attendees behind the scenes of the gladiator epic Those About to Die. All ten episodes of the series are now streaming on Peacock.

The behind-the-scenes video dives into the Roman Empire’s explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties, as featured in Those About to Die. You can watch the video here.

If you are at the San Diego Comic-Con, you can immerse yourself in the glory of Ancient Rome with Those About to Die: The Chariot Race. Step inside the betting tavern, join one of the coveted factions and experience the adrenaline thrill of the chariot race itself.

Inspired by the new Original series, Peacock’s in-world activation will bring the ancient “Circus Maximus” to life right in the Gaslamp District. Upon entry, guests will be divided into the 5 factions from the show and given the chance to whip a pair...

“Those About to Die,” Peacock’s buzzy new historical epic, brought some gladiator flare to San Diego Comic-Con with a star-studded panel.

Executive producer and director Roland Emmerich was flanked by stars Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Moe Hashim, Jojo Macari, Dimitri Leonidas and Gabriella Pession as they provided an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the drama.

Emmerich, best known for his work on larger-than-life films like “Independence Day” and “The Patriot,” explained why the series was the right move for him in a brand new featurette. “I was always fascinated by the Roman empire, and I always wanted to do something with sports. So this was a dream to tell this story,” he said.

The series is set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told and unveiling the dirty business of giving the mob the blood and sport they crave.

Updated with latest: San Diego Comic-Con released the full schedule for its 2024 edition, which kicks off Thursday and runs July 25-28. The annual confab is officially centered at the San Diego Convention Center, but in reality it invades the city with its army of comics, genre, movie and TV fans and cosplayers looking for the latest news.

Following a sleepy Comic-Con last year thanks to the Hollywood strikes, this year is expected to return to its usual crazy, especially with Marvel Studios back in Hall H for a pair of events: a Thursday panel devoted to Deadpool & Wolverine on the same day it opens in theaters, and a Saturday evening showcase breaking down what’s going on the the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Other marquee film and TV series that have now set panels for Comic-Con include everything from Transformers One and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power...

Spoilers are ahead for Those About to Die's season 1 finale.

Those About to Die takes creative liberties with historical figures' lives, making it a sometimes-entertaining but inaccurate portrayal of ancient Rome. The series prioritizes sensationalized realism over historical accuracy. Characters like Tenax are purely fictional, adding drama but undermining the show's accuracy in depicting how Roman history actually unfolded.

Based on Daniel P. Mannix's 1958 book of the same name, Those About to Die is far from the most historically accurate portrayal of ancient Rome. Like its source material, Peacock's epic swords-and-sandals series prioritizes sensationalized realism over straight-forward historical accuracy, which isn't necessarily a shock for a big-budget Hollywood production. Set during the fledgling decade of the Flavian empire, Those About to Die's 10-episode first season cost a staggering $140 million to make, and is much more akin to a Game of Thrones replacement than a painstaking account of Rome's bread and circus days.

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Gabriella Pession plays Antonia and Dimitri Leonidas plays Scorpus in Roland Emmerich's new gladiatorial epic set in Ancient Rome, Those About to Die. The pair spoke with MovieWeb's Greg Archer about landing characters they love and working with Emmerich and Anthony Hopkins. All episodes of Those About to Die are streaming on Peacock.

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 mostblood and sport. 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.

Those About to Die is an epic sword-and-sandal historical drama series created by Robert Rodat. Based on the 1958 novel of the same name by author Daniel P. Mannix, the Peacock series revolves around the lives of the gladiators and citizens of the Roman Empire in Ancient Rome, where violence, greed, and lust run rampant. Those About to Die stars Anthony Hopkins, Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins-Court, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, Gabriella Pession, Dimitri Leonidas, and Emilio Sakraya. So, if you loved the epic fights, brutal violence, and historical drama in Those About to Die here are some similar shows you could watch next.

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Rome is a historical drama series created by John Milius, William J. MacDonald, and Bruno Heller. The HBO series is set in the 1st century BC during Ancient Rome’s transition from Republic to Empire,...

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Its very epic, beamed Dimitri Leonidas of Peacocks sweeping ancient Rome saga, Those About to Die. Leonidas plays Scorpus in the series, one of the series many pivotal roles the character is the preeminent charioteer able to join any chariot team. For the right price. The epic saga features acting legend Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vespasian, the head of the Flavian bloodline, and a man grooming his two very different sons, Titus (Tom Hughes) and Domitian (Jojo Macari), for the Imperial throne. The show is created by Robert Rodat with revered director Roland Emmerich directing about five episodes.

Hes tough and tender, Leonidas noted of working with Emmerich, who...

Too many characters make for a messy and disjointed story, lacking focus and coherence. The writing is inconsistent and the graphics can be comically bad at times. Despite its flaws, the show can still be entertaining and engaging for viewers.

Those About To Die (2024) is inspired by the 1958 non-fiction novel by Daniel P. Manni, which focuses on Ancient Rome and the era of gladiators and chariot racing. Roland Emmerich's latest project delves into the corrupt politics of these dangerous games and the cast of nefarious characters who stand to gain or lose a lot as the citizens of Rome struggle with poverty. Those About To Die is a grand spectacle bathed in blood, sweat and derivative writing. Anthony Hopkins certainly drew me in, and even if the show was extremely messy and couldn't keep my full attention, I still had fun watching.

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Have you ever wondered what it was like back in ancient Rome? The new Peacock series “Those About to Die” takes us back over 2,000 years to experience all the excitement of the Roman Empire. At the center of the action is a famous charioteer named Scorpus, played by actor Dimitri Leonidas.

Scorpus was a real guy who lived around 2000 years ago. He was like a superstar athlete – one of the best chariot racers of all time. The show says he won over 90 races, which is crazy impressive. But get this – historians say the real Scorpus actually won a mind-blowing 2,048 races! Can you believe that? Dude must have been one skilled driver.

While the show takes some creative freedoms, it really captures how famous guys like Scorpus would’ve been back then. Chariot racing was one of the most popular sports in Rome. Thousands of people would pack the Circus Maximus...

Scorpus was the Lewis Hamilton of ancient Rome, winning an impressive 86 four-horse chariot races before the show's events. The real Scorpus won a staggering 2,048 races in his short life, dying young in the dangerous world of chariot racing. "Those About to Die" immerses viewers in the brutal world of Roman entertainment, highlighting the intersecting lives in the grand arena.

In Peacock's show about ancient Rome, Those About to Die, the famed charioteer Scorpus has won an astonishing number of races. Those About to Die tells the story of the Flavian dynasty and focuses on a very specific period in history, about 10 years after Nero's death and the Year of Four Emperors. As befitting of an immersive historical drama, the new series has a blend of fictional characters and ones based on real-life historical figures.

One of those real historical figures in Those About to Die's cast of characters is...

Filmmaker Emmerich hints that Those About To Die season 2 is very likely. He mentions having a big film project and deciding the order of the projects. The show, inspired by ancient Rome gladiators, stars Anthony Hopkins and Iwan Rheon.

Those About To Die season 2 is seemingly confirmed in candid remarks by filmmaker Roland Emmerich, who directed five of the show's ten episodes. By showrunner Robert Rodat, and based on the book of the same name by Daniel P. Mannix, the sword-and-scandal genre series unravels the world of gladiators in ancient Rome. The cast of Those About to Die includes Anthony Hopkins, Dimitri Leonidas, Jojo Macari, Gabriella Pession, and Iwan Rheon.

In an interview with the Bingeworthy podcast, Emmerich spoke about whether he'd be back for Those About to Die season 2. The famed filmmaker's remarks came in the context of discussing his next projects, which he says include a film that's...

Those About to Die, Peacock’s latest extravaganza, has a stacked cast led by none other than the legendary Anthony Hopkins, along with Iwan Rheon (who played the infamous Ramsay Bolton in HBO’s Game of Thrones). The sword and sandal epic pits its colorful characters against each other, with them having different sets of ambitions and motives. In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at the cast and the characters they’re playing.

Vespasian

Hopkins plays the ailing emperor Vespasian with all his charisma. He doesn’t have much to do other than waving at the crowd, announcing the commencement of the games, and showing his disappointment at the state of Rome. The most important thing he does in the show is choose his successor, which happens to be his elder son, Titus. Vespasian’s death comes sooner than you expect, which only means Hopkins’ screen time is very limited.

In Those About to Die, Anthony Hopkins plays real-life Roman emperor Vespasian. Vespasian is notable in real life for uniting Rome after the Year of Four Emperors. After his death (which is depicted accurately), he was succeeded by his son.

Real-life Roman emperor Vespasian's life is depicted in Peacock's Those About to Die, to a certain degree of accuracy. The streaming show is a swords-and-sandals epic that brings history to life in the same vein as classics such as Spartacus, Gladiator, and HBO's Rome. In fact, the show is based on the Daniel P. Mannix book of the same name (which was later retitled The Way of the Gladiator) that originally inspired the screenplay for Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning Gladiator, which was adapted by David Franzoni, John Logan, and William Nicholson.

The show features a robust ensemble cast that includes The Monuments Men's Dimitri Leonidas, Masters of the Air's Jojo Macari,...

Those About to Die, which was filmed in Rome's Cinecitt Studios, offers a gritty look at Ancient Roman gladiators' harsh lives. Producers aimed for authenticity, collaborating with Italian museums to create accurate period replicas. Peacock's epic series displaced Gladiator 2 by booking Cinecitt Studios for its production.

Peacock's newest series, the sword-and-sandal epic Those About to Die, has marathon viewers wondering where the 10-episode gladiator show was filmed. Directed by Hollywood's so-called "master of disaster" Roland Emmerich (Independence Day) and penned by BAFTA winner Marco Kreuzpaintner (Bodies), Those About to Die adapts Daniel P. Mannix's bestselling 1958 book of the same name. Funnily enough, Mannix's Those About to Die novel (later retitled The Way of the Gladiator) was one of the key inspirations for Ridley Scott's Gladiator (2000), which makes the adaptation's debut mere months before Gladiator 2 a fun bit of serendipity.

Those About to Die chronicles the rather...

Those About to Die stars a talented cast led by Anthony Hopkins, and is an intriguing swords-and-sandals epic set in ancient Rome. The series explores the seedy underworld of crime surrounding the Roman Empire's sports industry, impacting the political dealings of Emperor Vespasian and his sons. The stand-alone historical series is a blend of action and political drama with recognizable faces from Game of Thrones and Ted Lasso, among other noteworthy TV series and movies.

Iconic action director Roland Emmerich is behind Peacock's new swords-and-sandals epic series Those About to Die, which introduces a new host of characters vying for position and wealth in ancient Rome. The stand-alone historical drama is based on Daniel P. Mannix's 1958 book Those About to Die, and is set during the reign of the real Roman Emperor Vespasian circa 79 Ad. The series focuses on the seedy underworld of crime surrounding the Roman Empire's sports industry,...

Roland Emmerich makes the transition to the small screen with Those About to Die, the Independence Day director's first-ever television series. The filmmaker has opened up on why he wanted to take on the show as his first television project along with some of its Game of Thrones influences.

Those About to Die, a 10-episode series that is now streaming in full on Peacock, features an ensemble cast of characters that includes Anthony Hopkins. Emmerich, who directed and executive produced the series, spoke out about the project in a new interview with Cbr's Kevin Polowy. He first explained why he chose to venture into the Roman Empire for his first series, noting how he was enamored by the original book of the same name by Daniel P. Mannix. Emmerich also noted how he was still able to contribute a lot creatively to the story, given the way the book was written.

Every streamer gets the “Game of Thrones” copycat it deserves. HBO, the original house of the dragons, can lay claim to an official prequel series that’s slavishly devoted to its predecessor. Prime Video, which would be the Scrooge McDuck of streaming if not for Apple TV+, can spend all of McBezos’ money rebooting “The Lord of the Rings,” yet still end up with a naggingly laborious “Rings of Power.” Netflix, always happier to buy talent than develop good ideas, hired “Game of Thrones” showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss to turn a “3 Body Problem” into a three-season snooze (replete with problems that plagued their last few seasons in Westeros).

There are others — some, even, quite successful — but let’s steer our dragons toward the latest attempt: Peacock’s “Those About to Die” leans on epic political machinations, brutal violence, and cold, calculating characters to sell its saturated vision of...

Rome is starving. Early into Those About to Die, as the Roman Empire reels from civil war and rebellion in Judea, running its grain stores scarce, the people’s hunger for food swells into an appetite for revolt. Rome’s rulers turn to entertainment to pacify their citizens, eventually enlisting Tenax (Iwan Rheon), the rare self-made man who’s managed to claw his way toward the city’s elite, to orchestrate arena spectacles for the public. “I grew up in those stinking stands. I know what the mob wants to see,” Tenax tells his crew toward the end of the show’s first season. “Remember: Enough is good. More is better. Too much is perfect.”

Tenax’s directive encapsulates the ethos of Those About to Die, which treats viewers to excess and indulgence befitting ancient Rome. Created by Robert Rodat and based on Daniel P. Mannix’s book of the...

Set at the height of the Roman Empire, Those About To Die is historical drama series from director Roland Emmerich. Created by Robert Rodat, and inspired by the nonfiction book of the same name by Daniel P. Mannix, the series will immerse viewers into the spectacular, complex, and corrupt world of chariot racing and gladiatorial fights in ancient Rome.

The cast includes multi-award winning cinema legend Sir Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vespasian, Iwan Rheon (Game of Thrones) as Tenax, Tom Hughes as Titus Flavianus, Sara Martins as Cala, and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson (Game of Thrones) as Viggo, Jojo Macari (Sex Education) as Domitian, Gabriella Pession (Crossing Lines) as Antonia, Dimitri Leonidas as Scorpus, Emilio Sakraya as Xenon, Moe Hashim Kwame, Rupert Penry Jones (Whitechapel) as Marsus.

HeyUGuys chatted to the cast about their experience working on the hotly anticipated series on set in Italy and about how much they all knew about that particular era.

I went into Those About To Die, the latest big-budget effort by Peacock to convince people to watch something other than The Office on it, not really knowing what to expect; though I certainly had my hopes. Given the Ancient Roman setting, I hoped to see epic gladiator battles and chariot races and a fresh take on this particular period in history. And given the involvement of Roland Emmerich, I was hoping said fresh take would be enjoyably nonsensical a la his 2011 film Anonymous.

The end result is only about half of what I was hoping for. While the production values and action sequences are impressive and often entertaining, the actual story and characters that make up a bulk of the show’s runtime leave something to be desired. There isn’t much of a narrative hook or character dynamics to latch onto; and as such, it often ends up...

In most promos for Peacock’s new 10-part drama Those About to Die, Anthony Hopkins gazes out like a gnarled marble bust brought partially to life. Even the commercials that acknowledge that the series is perhaps a bit more of an ensemble piece feature the multiple Oscar winner in a badly photoshopped human pyramid, the recognizable pinnacle atop a promotional Eye of Providence.

It is more a service than a spoiler to decry this blatant bait-and-switch. While there may or may not be other reasons to watch Those About to Die, I can clarify: For a small number of episodes, Hopkins is perhaps the 10th or 12th most important part of the ensemble and for the rest of the series he doesn’t even rise to that level.

There is surely a story of some sort that explains or justifies how Hopkins came to be involved in the first place.

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.

Those About to Die's epic story of blood and sport is fast approaching. Adapted from Daniel P. Mannix's 1958 novel of the same name, the series sets out to uncover ancient Rome's brutal business of gladiatorial competition. Co-directed by Roland Emmerich and Marco Kreuzpaintner, Those About to Die will explore this facet of Roman entertainment, which comprises complex notions of sport, politics, and dynasties, through the perspective of characters from all walks of Roman life. The ensemble will feature TV notables, such as Game of Thrones' Iwan Rheon and Vikings: Valhalla's Jhannes Haukur Jhannesson, two-time Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins,...

Your browser does not support the video tag. All 10 episodes of Those About to Die drop on Peacock on July 18, offering a gritty look at Rome's gladiator competitions. Stars like Anthony Hopkins and Iwan Rheon bring characters with diverse backgrounds and impressive skills to life. Real animals feature in the show, offering a unique experience for actors Hashim and Jhannesson who formed a strong friendship on set.

All 10 episodes of Peacock's historical drama, Those About to Die, will drop on the streaming service on Thursday, July 18. The series is set during 79 Ad and centers around Rome's infamous gladiator competitions, as well as the fortunes the city spent on funding them. It stars Anthony Hopkins, Game of Thrones' Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, Jhannes Haukur Jhannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, Gabriella Pession, Dimitri Leonidas, and Emilio Sakraya.

Hashim is most well known for portraying Moe Bumbercatch in Ted Lasso,...

Your browser does not support the video tag. Emmerich's TV debut explores the financial side of ancient Rome's brutal competitions, shocking reveal about sports spending. Emmerich's interest in Roman Empire led to new perspectives on modern sports spending, reflecting on the Roman influence. Watch "Those About to Die" on Peacock for a gripping drama on rivalries, politics, and the dark side of Roman entertainment.

Roland Emmerich's television directional debut, Those About to Die, will be available to stream on Peacock beginning Thursday, July 18. The series is an epic drama set in ancient Rome and zeroes in on the financial motivation behind some of history's most brutal competitions. Anthony Hopkins, Game of Thrones star Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, Jhannes Haukur Jhannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, Gabriella Pession, Dimitri Leonidas, and Emilio Sakraya are all included in the ensemble cast.

Emmerich is most well-known for blockbuster films...

San Diego Comic-Con has rolled out its schedule for the 2024 convention this week, which runs from July 25–28. For the first time since 2019, Sdcc will unfold without a virtual event, pandemic protocols or labor strike cancelations, marking a return to normal of sorts for the largest annual fan gathering in North America.

Several major franchises will make an appearance at the event, including panels for Marvel Studios, “Star Trek,” “The Penguin,” “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” the “Walking Dead” franchise, “Transformers One,” “Alien: Romulus,” “The Boys” and “Doctor Who.” Here are the highlights, with descriptions from Sdcc and/or the panel sponsors. All times are Pacific Daylight.

Thursday, July 25

11:45am – 12:45pm — “Transformers One” — Paramount Animation and Hasbro Entertainment bring a panel discussion and exclusive footage presentation to fans with talent Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Keegan-Michael Key, along with the director, Academy Award-winner Josh Cooley,...

Peacock invites you to take a behind-the-scenes look at Roland Emmerich’s Those About to Die and an exclusive Sneak-Peek at Atomic Monster’s Teacup to take place during Peacock’s Back-to-Back Panel Block on Thursday, July 25 in Ballroom 20!

Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28:

Those About To Die: The Chariot Race

Immerse yourself in the glory of Ancient Rome at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 with Peacock’s “Those About To Die: The Chariot Race.” Step inside the betting tavern, join one of the coveted factions and experience the adrenaline thrill of the chariot race itself. Inspired by the new Original series, Peacock’s in-world activation will bring the ancient “Circus Maximus” to life right in the Gaslamp District. Upon entry, guests will be divided into the 5 factions from the show and given the chance to whip a pair of reins to power their team’s chariot to victory.

The activation...

In the epic new Peacock show Those About To Die, Dimitri Leonidas plays Scorpus, one of Rome’s top charioteers, and Gabriella Pession plays Antonia, a Patrician pulling many strings in this criminal underworld of ancient Rome.

We at FandomWire got to speak with Leonidas and Pession about their roles in Those About To Die, what the show has to say about ancient Rome, and filming the show using virtual production technology (like we’d seen in The Mandalorian and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania). Check out the full interview here:

Those About To Die — Episode 101 — Pictured: Dimitri Leonidas as Scorpus — (Photo by: Reiner Bajo/Peacock)

Those About To Die Interview

FandomWire: We’ve seen plenty of movies and shows about gladiators and charioteers, but I think what makes Those About To Die stand out is that it shows us a side of this that we’ve not really seen before.

I had a great time talking to some of the cast members of Peacock’s Those About To Die as much as watching the gladiator series. First stop is Gabriella Pession and Dimitri Leonidas. Pession plays Antonia, the fierce wife of Rupert Penry-Jones’ Marsus. Alongside Pession is Leonidas who plays the superstar charioteer Scorpus. Check out

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"Enough is good. More is better. Too much is perfect." Peacock has unveiled the second official for an epic Roman Empire series 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." It'll be streaming on Peacock starting in a few more weeks. 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 (huzzah!), 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,...

Take a look at more footage from “Those About To Die”, the 10-episode live-action ‘gladiator’ TV series, directed by Roland Emmerich and Marco Kreuzpaintner, starring Anthony Hopkins, Dimitri Leonidas, Jojo Macari, Gabriella Pession, Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Moe Hashim and Tom Hughes, streaming July 18, 2024 on Peacock:

“…the series chronicles daily life…

“….and death, in Ancient Rome…”

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Prime Video has debuted the trailer for the historical drama series ‘Those About To Die.’

Panem et Circenses – Bread and Entertainment; Rome in 79 A.D.: The centre of the Roman Empire is the wealthiest city in the world, and there is a heavy influx of slave labourers from the growing empire to take over the work. The Roman population—bored, restless, and increasingly violent—is kept in line mainly by two things: free food and spectacular entertainment, in the form of chariot racing and gladiator fights.

The series delves into the world of the games—a world characterized by bloodlust, greed for money, the pursuit of power, and corruption. The races at Circus Maximus are controlled by four Patrician-owned corporations, the Blue, Red, White, and Green factions, and shares in the four factions are the most valuable things in Rome. As the taste in entertainment of the populace becomes more jaded and bloodthirsty,...

With House Of The Dragon Season 2 right around the corner (and Season 3 just confirmed) over at Sky, and Shōgun armouring up for future series on Disney+ too, Peacock is preparing to enter the prestige epic fray with sprawling gladiator drama Those About To Die. Based on Daniel P. Mannix's same-named non-fiction book, the new series, created by Saving Private Ryan writer Robert Rodat, has some serious heavyweight talent behind it too. Blockbuster veteran Roland Emmerich is directing the show, whilst Sir Anthony Hopkins and Game Of Thrones star Iwan Rheon lead a heavyweight ensemble as Roman Emperor Vespasian and Master of Games Tenax. Check out the spectacular first trailer for the show below;

Chariot races? Check. Arena battles? Check. Plotting, scheming, uprisings, and downfalls? Check, check, check, and check. Are you not entertained? Oops, wrong franchise! Anywho, inevitable Gladiator comparisons aside, Rodat and Emmerich's swords-and-sandals epic certainly looks to...

Take a look at more footage from “Those About To Die”, the 10-episode live-action ‘gladiator’ TV series, directed by Roland Emmerich and Marco Kreuzpaintner, starring Anthony Hopkins, Dimitri Leonidas, Jojo Macari, Gabriella Pession, Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Moe Hashim and Tom Hughes, streaming July 18, 2024 on Peacock:

“…the series chronicles daily life…

“….and death, in Ancient Rome…”

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Peacock has released the official trailer for their upcoming epic historical series Those About to Die. The trailer showcases Anthony Hopkins' performance as real-life Roman Emperor Vespasian. The show provides Hopkins with a new complicated character that is reminiscent of some of his most memorable roles.

The Those About to Die trailer reveals a closer look at the Anthony Hopkins-led swords and sandals show. The upcoming Peacock series is based on the 1958 Daniel P. Mannix book of the same name, which was also the inspiration for Ridley Scott's Gladiator and the upcoming Gladiator 2. Directors Roland Emmerich and Marco Kreuzpaintner helmed the 10-episode first season of the show, which features an ensemble cast that includes Hopkins, Dimitri Leonidas, Jojo Macari, Gabriella Pession, Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Moe Hashim, and Tom Hughes.

Peacock has now shared the official trailer for Those About to Die. Check it out below:

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Are you not entertained? You will be when you watch Peacock’s Those About to Die trailer. The new series revolves around gladiatorial combat, political upheaval, and deception lurking around every piss-soaked corner of an evolving empire. Peacock‘s Those About to Die series hails from director/executive producer Roland Emmerich, who details his passion for the project in today’s press release and shares its origin.

“I have always been fascinated by the history of the Roman Empire. So much still seems relevant for our society today – from the entanglement of politics and sports to the disciplines of the competitions, which haven’t changed much either over the last 2000 years. The most electrifying spectacles for the masses still involve two men in an arena, beating each other up, and the chariots of today are called race cars whose drivers still crash and often pay with their lives,” Emmerich writes.

"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,...

Peacock has just released a trailer along with new images and key art for the upcoming series Those About to Die. From Roland Emmerich, the series features two-time Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins.

Consisting of 10 episodes, Those About to Die will start streaming on Peacock on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The new images and trailer include a sneak peek at Hopkins in character along with other members of the ensemble cast. Everyone is all together in the key art, with Hopkins standing at the top, just under the "Rise or Die" tagline. Take a look at the trailer, poster, and new photos below.

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Per Peacock, the series is described as an "epic drama set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition,...

Peacock has released some first-look images for Those About To Die, Roland Emmerich’s epic drama set in ancient Rome, starring Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins.

Also starring are Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, and Dimitri Leonidas. All 10 episodes of the series drop on Peacock on Thursday, July 18.

Created by Robert Rodat, based on Daniel P. Mannix’s nonfiction classic of the same name, the drama series is 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. The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at theintersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.

Emmerich and Marco Kreuzpaintner each direct five episodes,

The series was created by Robert Rodat, who also wrote five episodes.

NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock has revealed the first photos from Roland Emmerich’s epic drama series Those About to Die, set in ancient Rome. Emmerich directs the series and serves as executive producer.

Those About to Die stars two-time Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins and a cast that includes Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, and Moe Hashim. All ten episodes of the series will launch on July 18.

Those About to Die is an epic drama set in the corrupt world of spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition. It explores a side of ancient Rome never before told—the dirty business of entertaining the masses and giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport.

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.

“I have always been fascinated by the history of the Roman Empire.

The fourth and final season of “Evil” will premiere Thursday, May 23, on Paramount+, the streamer announced Monday. Production recently began in New York City on the previously announced four bonus episodes. Season 4 will include 14 episodes premiering weekly.

The series is a psychological thriller that investigates the origins of evil and the church’s unexplained mysteries including demonic possession. The official description of the upcoming season reads: “Kristen, David and Ben continue to assess cases that involve wayward technology, possessed pigs, demonic oppression and infestation, a dance muse conjured by alleged witches and an evil relic.”

The series stars Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson, Kurt Fuller, Andrea Martin, Christine Lahti, Brooklyn Shuck, Skylar Gray, Maddy Crocco and Dalya Knapp.

“Evil” is produced by CBS Studios in association with King Size Productions. Robert King, Michelle King, Liz Glotzer, Rockne S. O’Bannon and Sam Hoffman serve as executive producers.

Watch the official trailer below.

Those About to Die finally has a premiere date. The new drama series about a gladiator competition will arrive on Peacock in July. All ten episodes will be released at once.

Starring Anthony Hopkins, Sara Martins, Dimitri Leonidas, Iwan Rheon, Liraz Charhi, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, Eneko Sagardoy, Pepe Barroso, Gonçalo Almeida, Kyshan Wilson, and Alicia Edogamhe, the series is based on the nonfiction book by Daniel Mannix and shows the complicated times of Ancient Rome.

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"The telling of history is but a history of war." How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Peacock has unveiled a first look teaser trailer for an epic new streaming series landing this year titled 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,...

Those who know who Roland Emmerich is will probably know that the director is known for his epic films, a lot of which are also major disaster films. Some of these major titles include Universal Soldier (1992), Stargate (1994), Independence Day (1996) and its sequel Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), Godzilla (1998), The Patriot (2000), The Day After Tomorrow (2004), 10,000 BC (2008), 2012 (2009), White House Down (2013), Midway (2019), and Moonfall (2022). But, Emmerich is now shifting to television, as his new project is about to be released on Peacock this summer. Ahead of the premiere, a teaser trailer has been released.

The project in question is the epic sword-and-sandal series Those About to Die, which is set in Ancient Rome. The series will be based on the book of the same name by writer and journalist Daniel P. Mannix; interesting enough, the same book served as the basis for Ridley Scott’s epic classic, Gladiator.

The series will star acting legend...