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Tell Me Liesseason 3 is heating up, with a major star confirming their return to the Hulu romantic drama series. Created by Meaghan Oppenheimer and based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Carola Lovering, the Hulu series has only gotten twistier since it premiered in September 2022. Centering on the destructive relationship between Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White), the adaptation's second installment provided a deeper focus on the supporting Tell Me Lies cast that includes Catherine Missal, Spencer House, Sonia Mena, Branden Cook, Benjamin Wadsworth, and Alicia Crowder.

PEOPLEreveals that Tom Ellis will return for Tell Me Lies season 3. The former Lucifer lead, who played Oliver in season 2, confirmed the news at the recent CBS Fest event. Ellis is gearing up to play the lead in the upcoming CIA series for CBS, but he noted that he will have a presence in season 2. In the quote below,...

The Bree and Oliver chaos isn’t over just yet.

Tom Ellis, who plays the flirtatious college professor who gets in a romantic situationship with Catherine Missal’s Bree in Tell Me Lies season two, recently told People that he will be returning for the forthcoming third season.

“Yes, I’m going back. I’m actually going there on Saturday to start shooting,” Ellis said at CBS Fest in Los Angeles.

Ellis, who is married to Tell Me Lies showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer, also revealed that he’s read “the first four episodes” already and teased that viewers “will not be disappointed” by the new season.

“It is as dark, toxic and funny as ever,” the Lucifer actor added. “And just when you thought our characters couldn’t do anything more ridiculous to themselves, they ended up doing it.”

In season two, Oliver pursues Bree, despite being married to Bree’s college professor,...

Tom Ellisknows how to play complicated characters. He was the devil in Luciferafter all, but his role as Oliver in the hit Hulu series Tell Me Lies had the actor questioning things about the character. In Season 2, Oliver was introduced as a hot, married professor who ended up having an affair with Bree (Catherine Missal). The finale revealed that Oliver's wife, Marianne (Gabriella Pession) knew about it and that it was a common trend for Oliver. And if you wanted more of that drama, you're in luck. Ellis shared with People that he's returning for Season 3.

At CBS Fest in Los Angeles, Ellis told the publication, "Yes, I'm going back. I'm actually going there on Saturday to start shooting." He went on to tease that fans of the show "will not be disappointed" and said that he has read "the first four episodes" already. He went on to promise that...

Bille August-directed TV series “The Count of Monte Cristo,” featuring an international cast led by Sam Claflin (“Peaky Blinders”) is reaping stellar ratings in Italy, scoring on average a whopping 26% primetime share on the country’s state broadcaster Rai.

The first episode of August’s high-end adaptation of the Alexandre Dumas classic, which the two-time Palme d’Or winning director of “Pelle the Conqueror” and “Smilla’s Sense Of Snow” shot in Paris, Torino, Rome and Malta, drew more than 5 million viewers Monday on Rai’s Rai-1 flagship station, reaching peaks of more than 32% of the country’s total TV audience and marking Rai’s best ratings for a TV series in nearly a year.

Claflin stars as young sailor Edmond Dantes who is falsely accused of treason and is imprisoned without trial in the Château d’If, a grim island fortress off Marseille before escaping to seek revenge.

Fans of Grey’s Anatomy and Tell Me Lies – we have quite the crossover for you today!

Married couple Richard Flood, who portrayed Dr. Cormac Hayes from 2019-2022 on Grey’s, and Gabriella Pession, who portrays Marianne on Tell Me Lies, were seen kissing and looking so happy together while strolling around Rome, Italy on Monday (November 18).

Richard and Gabriella got married back in September of 2016 and have one child together.

Richard was on Grey’s for several years, but exited the show back in 2022. He’s most recently been seen in The Gone. Gabriella just wrapped up season 2 of Tell Me Lies, where her character had a major storyline with Tom Ellis‘ Oliver. We don’t know if Tell Me Lies will be back for a third season, or if Gabriella will return.

Hulu's Tell Me Lies follows a toxic relationship between Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White), and the secrets that come with it over the course of eight years. The show offers a dramatic look at the lasting impacts of adolescent relationships, and the importance of the friendships made along the way. The dramatic unraveling of the characters' lives in Tell Me Lies is executive-produced by Meaghan Oppenheimer and co-produced by Emma Roberts. Hulu's series is based upon the novel of the same name by Carola Lovering.

Tell Me Lies boasts a number of familiar faces, including Jackson White of The Middle and Grace Van Patten of Nine Perfect Strangers. Season 2 of Tell Me Lies additionally includes Thomas Doherty, who first made a name for himself in Disney's Descendants and HBO's Gossip Girl reboot. The natural chemistry between the actors coupled with the dramatic storytelling found...

[Editor’s note: The following interview contains spoilers for the “Tell Me Lies” Season 2 finale.]

In the wake of another delicious and devastating “Tell Me Lies” finale, creator Meaghan Oppenheimer had just one apology to make. “I’m sorry that relationships suck so much,” the showrunner and screenwriter told IndieWire. “I’m very sorry to the audience that it seems like everyone has been so traumatized by their own relationships. It feels like this universal and inescapable thing.”

You wouldn’t know it looking at Oppenheimer and actor Tom Ellis, who married in June 2019 and spoke at length about their experience collaborating on Hulu’s obsession-worthy fall drama. Adapted from Carola Lovering’s novel of the same name, “Tell Me Lies” Season 1 is a murder mystery investigated by way of an especially warped college romance. In Season 2, Oppenheimer exploded that concept to incorporate several new storylines — chief among them, a toxic love triangle that cast her husband as a predatory professor.

One of the big mysteries of Tell Me Lies‘ second season has been who has repeatedly been calling Bree (Cat Missal) towards the end of season two.

For a recap, if you need a refresher, in the 2015 timeline, Bree has been seen either ignoring a call from a private number, or in a heated discussion with someone trying to get them to leave her alone.

Fan theories have pointed to Oliver (Tom Ellis), Marianne (Gabriella Pession), or a possible family member of Bree’s who we haven’t met yet.

Now, the show’s creator and showrunner, Meaghan Oppenheimer, is revealing 2 characters that are not involved in this mystery.

Keep reading to find out more…

When asked by Variety who is calling Bree, Meaghan responded, “I can’t say, because that would be a reveal in a later season. But it’s not Stephen and it’s not Oliver.”

So,...

Spoiler Alert: This post contains spoilers from the Season 2 finale of “Tell Me Lies,” now streaming on Hulu.

Season 2 of “Tell Me Lies” came crashing to an end — in both the 2008 and the 2015 timelines. In an attempt to sum up everything that happened: Stephen (Jackson White) and Diana (Alicia Crowder) broke up — an idea she made him think was his doing, but she’d been planning all along to get him away. There was no sadness at all for Stephen, who immediately slept with Lucy (Grace Van Patten). Right after that hookup, Lucy went back to Leo (Thomas Doherty) and slept with him — without even changing her underwear. That tidbit came in hand for Stephen later when he brought up what she was wearing to prove to Leo they’d hooked up hours before and led to Leo punching him repeatedly until his face was unrecognizable.

Then there were Bree...

Netflix subscribers will soon see the legendary Anthony Hopkins grace their screens in an upcoming biblical epic. The Oscar-winning actor's film, Mary, officially lands at the streaming giant.

Per Variety, Netflix confirmed picking up Mary, which features Hopkins and is directed by XXX: Return of Xander Cage and Disturbia helmer, D.J. Caruso, with Birdseye's Michael Hayes as the screenplay writer. Netflix will premiere Mary later this year, though no exact release date has been confirmed yet.

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Mary is a coming-of-age movie which sees Mary shunned and forced into hiding following her miraculous conception of Jesus Christ. Hopkins plays King Herod, who feels his reign on the throne faces a serious threat from baby Jesus, who is regarded as the savior, leading to him igniting...

Season 2 of Roland Emmerich's sword-and-sandals drama, Those About to Die, could be going back in time (even further than Season 1), as the director has based his plans for the series on Francis Ford Coppola's seminal The Godfather trilogy. Released on Peacock and Prime Video earlier this year, No Time to Die explores the dirty underbelly of Rome, as members of the four factions vie for control over the newly built Colosseum, all while the city faces ongoing food shortages and riots. Season 1 received decent reviews from audiences, although it has yet to be officially renewed for a second season.

While the official confirmation has yet to come, Roland Emmerich (who directed half of season 1 and acted as showrunner), is already planning ahead for the second season, and has teased that the historical timeline is going to get disjointed. "We hope to do a little bit what Godfather II did,...

Tom Ellis treaded fantasy for soapy dramatics for Season 2 of Hulu’s “Tell Me Lies,” in a “quietly sociopathic” role he recalled having the “hardest time” breaking into.

“Of all the characters I’ve ever played, I probably had the hardest time trying to understand his choices and his motivation,” Ellis told TheWrap of his character Oliver. “He’s someone who is quietly sociopathic and someone who doesn’t really think about consequence, someone who thinks solely of themselves, first and foremost.”

“Tell Me Lies” Season 2 introduced viewers to Oliver, a professor at Baird college married to fellow professor Marianne (Gabriella Pession), who developed a mentor-like relationship with Lucy in the show’s first season. After Marianne introduced Lucy and her friends to her husband, whom Ellis described as “broken, cold and someone who keeps his cards very close to his chest,” he starts an affair with Bree (Catherine Missal...

“Tell Me Lies” Season 2 has finally arrived, welcoming back fan favorites as well as new additions to the cast.

Grace Van Patten and Jackson White return as Lucy and Stephen, respectively, who reunite at college as exes following their dramatic breakup at the beginning of summer. The exes have to deal with not only the fallout of their split, but also the ripple effects that Season 1’s dramatics had on their friend group.

Season 2 will also welcome in several new faces to the fold, including “Gossip Girl” star Thomas Doherty and “Lucifer” star Tom Ellis.

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Grace Van Patten as Lucy Albright

Grace Van Patten returns as Lucy Albright, now a sophomore in college who recently went through a dramatic breakup with Stephen after dating her for most of her freshman year. She is close friends with Bree and Pippa, who also became entangled with Stephen’s friend group of upperclassmen.

Tell Me Lies has returned with a new school year ahead at Baird.

New characters will enter the picture like Tom Ellis’ Oliver and Thomas Doherty’s Leorole to shake up the already messy dynamics between Lucy (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen (Jackson White) as well as their friend group.

Meaghan Oppenheimer is back as executive producer and showrunner on the second season of the Belletrist show, based on the book by Carola Lovering. Find more details on Tell Me Lies Season 2’s release schedule below:

When does Tell Me Lies Season 2 premiere?

Season 2 arrived Wednesday, Sept. 4 with two episodes.

How many episodes are in Season 2 of Tell Me Lies?

Season 2 of the Hulu show has eight episodes.

Are new episodes streaming weekly or all at once? What time do they arrive on Hulu?

New episodes arrive weekly on Wednesdays. Two episodes rolled out for the show’s premiere, so...

Tell Me Lies fans rejoice! Season 2 will premiere on Hulu September 4th.

Created and executive produced by Meaghan Oppenheimer and based on the novel by Carola Lovering, the show follows Baird college student Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and her highly dysfunctional romance with master manipulator Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White). At the end of Season 1, Lucy was left reeling from a tangled web of lies, and the many resulting broken relationships with fellow students. Season 2 begins with Lucy’s return to college, where she is trying to block Stephen out, only of course, it’s not that simple.

Lucifer star Tom Ellis will join the cast as Oliver, a professor married to Lucy’s teacher Marianne (Gabriella Pession); Leo, a student returning from abroad, will take an interest in Lucy, and fans will get to see many of the dangling threads from Season 1 be tied up.

Tell Me Lies Season 2 now has a trailer, and the tension only gets thicker between Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White). The show premieres Sept. 4 with two episodes, followed by one episode a week.

Following their dramatic breakup at the beginning of last summer, the two return to Baird with Lucy determined to focus on school. Stephen is now dating Diana (Alicia Crowder). The second season of the drama series will watch as the fallout from last season extends deeper into Lucy and Stephen’s friend group.

Unfortunately, Stephen is still very much around both in the friend group and individually, and the addictive dynamic between him and Lucy just takes a new shape this season. But Thomas Doherty‘s (Gossip Girl) recurring guest character takes an interest in Lucy.

Deadline broke the news that Tom Ellis (Lucifer) joined Season 2 in the role of Baird College professor Oliver,...

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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...

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Peacock's new gladiator series Those About to Die has garnered some comparisons to HBO's Game of Thrones. Iwan Rheon, who appears in both shows, has commented on the inevitable comparisons.

Rheon and one of his co-stars, Sara Martins, opened up about Those About to Die in a new interview with Cbr's Kevin Polowy. As Roland Emmerich has also shared with Cbr how Game of Thrones was a big influence, it was only natural for the comparisons to come up. Rheon commented on how one major difference is a lack of dragons on Those About to Die along with how the new Peacock series is more directly inspired by Ancient Rome.

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Tell Me Lies Season 2 will return Wednesday, September 4.

The second season of the Hulu Original series will debut two episodes that day, with the remaining six episodes following one per week.

The eight-episode installment will start with Lucy Albright’s (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco’s (Jackson White) return to college after they broke up at the start of the summer. They aren’t speaking to each other after the dramatic events.

The logline reads, “Yet while very much at odds, they find themselves in a new version of their addictive dynamic – which is as infuriating as it is inescapable. Meanwhile, the story expands deeper into the lives of Lucy and Stephen’s friend group, as the fallout from Season 1 impacts all of their lives in unexpected ways.”

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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 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,...

"It was a very sweaty day for me under the toga, and quite a nervous day," admitted Jojo Macari of shooting his first scenes with Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins in Peacock's fascinating new epic series, Those About to Die. "Obviously, you know, this guy's a blooming legend. But also in my head, I'm like, 'Okay, I've got to go and do a scene with this guy, and he's an actor, and he wants to do a great scene too, so it's going to be okay.' At which point, Anthony walks in and comes immediately up to me and gives me a fist bump, [saying], 'How's it going, Jojo? How's it going... what's happening?'"

That's enough to set somebody at ease. Macari and Tom Hughes are among a massive all-star cast in the massive drama set in the corrupt world of spectacle-driven gladiatorial competitions. The duo play brothers Domitian and Titus,...

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...

Peacocks new epic ancient Rome series Those About to Die looked set to challenge the likes of House of the Dragon and possibly even Ridley Scotts upcoming sequel Gladiator II as a new go-to place for those looking for the usual mix of violence, politics, and a little sex and nudity. However, as the first wave of critical reviews landed on Rotten Tomatoes, it seems that the Anthony Hopkins-starring drama, which is directed in part by Independence Day's Roland Emmerich, isnt quite living up to its potential.

Those About to Die is a typical sword-and-sandal series that follows in the footsteps of the likes of Spartacus, bringing to life the often brutal and unsavory world of emperors and gladiators. However, this time around, the focus is shifted slightly from the mighty gladiators and their powerful overlords to the criminal underworld and darker corners of that world. However, it seems...

It was murderous, acclaimed director Roland Emmerich shared about what it was like shooting Peacocks stunning new epic series, Those About to Die. More on Emmerichs murderous comments later. For now, lets just say and its not every day we can say this Those About to Die is unlike any series weve ever seen. (Although Gladiator and Game of Thrones come close.) Bold, epic, and surpassing expectations both visually and narratively, the action-packed 10-episode series is inspired by Daniel Mannixs non-fiction book of the same name. It hits the streamer July 18.

Set in Rome in 79 Ad, the undertaking marks Emmerichs television directorial debut. Peacock is lucky to have him. He is, after all, the man behind crowd-pleasers like The Day After Tomorrow and The Patriot. Emmerich, who has long been a fan of the Roman Empire, also serves as supervising director here, and the series is yet another feat for the filmmaker.

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.

Plot: 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. 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.

Review: The recent release of the Gladiator II trailer proves that the spectacle and grandeur of the Roman Empire make for fascinating storytelling. Influenced by epics like Spartacus, Cleopatra, and Ben-Hur, the arenas and gladiatorial combat have rarely been as good as they have been on the big screen. Returning to the book that inspired David Franzoni’s initial script for Ridley Scott’s 2000 Best Picture-winning feature film, Those About To Die takes a deeper dive into the politics and machinations of Rome during the first century.

The runaway success of HBO’s Game of Thrones inspired a flood of big-budget epics from History’s Vikings to Amazon’s Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, but few of those shows have been able to match its combination of awe-inspiring action and Shakespearean drama. The latest to try is the Roman gladiator drama Those About to Die, premiering this Thursday on Peacock, which is clearly going for an ancient Rome-meets-Westeros vibe. (I’ve seen the first three episodes.) It seems to have learned all the wrong lessons from Thrones, though, leaning heavily on violence and nudity...

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,...

“Now I am ready to become a god,” says Anthony Hopkins as the Emperor Vespasian in the Roland Emmerich-directed Those About to Die.

Of course, as ruler of Rome in the year 79 Ce, the victor of the infamous Year of the Four Emperors was for all practical purposes a god on Earth. Which makes the portrayal of the former general who built what we now call the Colosseum by an 86-year-old Welshman widely considered our greatest living actor all the more fitting.

“It was a big, big production,” Hopkins says of the epic-scale July 18-launching series on Peacock from the Independence Day helmer. “It’s good.”

In fact, as the NBCUniversal streamer prepares for the Paris Olympics later this month, the 10-espiode first season of Those About to Die puts the power and prestige of competition into a grand perspective. A gladiatorial perspective that offers with a cast including Game of Thrones vet Iwan Rheon,...

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...

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.

Tell Me Lies season 2, based on Carola Lovering's novel, focuses on Lucy and Stephen's relationship over eight years. Executive producer Emma Roberts praises showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer and teases an unexpected second season. Roberts confirms that season 2 has recently wrapped filming.

Tell Me Lies season 2 gets an exciting filming update from executive producer Emma Roberts. Created by Meaghan Oppenheimer, and based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Carola Lovering, the Hulu series centers on the relationship between Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White), highlighting how it unfolds for eight years after the duo meet at college. The Tell Me Lies cast also includes Catherine Missal, Spencer House, Sonia Mena, Branden Cook, Benjamin Wadsworth, and Alicia Crow.

While promoting her new Prime Video movie Space Cadet in an interview with ABC News, Roberts gave an update on Tell Me Lies season 2. The actor, who executive produces the series,...

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,...

Let the games begin, Los Angeles. Join us in the Colosseum for the epic premiere of Peacocks new series, Those About to Die. Were teaming up with the streamer to welcome LA readers to the only time and place to step into the blood and sand with us and experience the spectacle and glory on the big screen. Were thrilled to announce that following the first episode, director Roland Emmerich (Independence Day) and stars Iwan Rheon (Game of Thrones) and Gabriella Pession (The Red Door) will sit down with us for an exclusive Q&a moderated by our own Steve Weintraub.

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:

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International distributor Eccho Rights will be handling first window sales throughout Central and Eastern Europe on the Roland Emmerich-directed ancient Rome series “Those About to Die,” starring Anthony Hopkins as as Emperor Vespasian.

The Stockholm-headquartered Eccho Rights – which is owned by German investment and co-production outfit Night Train Media, headed by Herbert L. Kloiber – will be launching regional sales at the NATPE Budapest market later this month on the hotly anticipated 10-episode gladiator show.

The first season of “Those About to Die” is set to drop July 18 on Peacock in the U.S., as previously announced. The show is a Peacock Original and the streamer’s biggest budget production to date.

Eccho Rights will also be handling second window sales on “Those About to Die” in several unspecified Western European territories, according to a statement. An Eccho rep declined to specify on which Western European territories they have the second window rights.