As a dedicated gamer and history enthusiast, I’ve always been drawn to immersive experiences that transport me to intriguing worlds and time periods. Peacock’s new gladiator series, “Those About to Die,” has truly surpassed my expectations in bringing Ancient Rome to life on the small screen.
A village’s worth of work went into creating the vibrant world of Ancient Rome for Peacock’s new gladiator series, “Those About to Die.” NBCUniversal’s streaming platform demonstrated the immense production effort with an exclusive sneak peek released during their 2-hour Comic-Con presentation on Thursday.
In a quick three-minute watch, the video below is packed with testimonials from the team behind the production. Notable figures like director Roland Emmerich and executive producer, present during an SDCC panel, share their insights. Among the cast members joining them are Iwan Rheon as Tenax, Sara Martins as Cala, Moe Hashim as Kwame, Jojo Macari as Domitian, Dimitri Leonidas as Scorpus, and Gabriella Pession as Antonia.
Emmerich shares in the interview, “I’ve always been captivated by the Roman Empire, and I’ve had a long-standing interest in sports. This is my debut project for television, but I couldn’t resist the opportunity to create an expansive tale with significant impact.” Despite his reputation for disaster movies like “Independence Day” and “2012,” this television production retains Emmerich’s signature style of storytelling on a grand scale.
The filmmakers behind “Those About to Die” put in immense work to bring Ancient Rome back to life on screen, as evident in each scene. Leading this impressive cast are two-time Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins, who masterfully portrays Emperor Vespasian, the initiator of what is now recognized as the Colosseum’s construction. The audience develops a deep connection with these characters, making for an extraordinary experience that I believe sets us apart.
Go Behind-the-Scenes of Those About to Die in New Featurette
How to Watch Those About to Die
I’m thrilled to invite you to step into the action-packed world of “Those About to Die”! This gripping series, consisting of ten episodes in total, is now ready for your binge-watching pleasure, exclusively on Peacock. I, as an ardent fan, have the privilege to share that Emmerich masterfully directed five episodes, while Kreuzpaintner skillfully handled the rest.
According to Daniel P. Mannix’s non-fiction book, the small-screen adaptation was created by Robert Rodat, an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter known for “Saving Private Ryan.” Rodat, who had collaborated with Emmerich on “The Patriot” and “10,000 BC,” also assumes the executive producer role alongside Harald Kloser, Gianni Nunnari, Stuart Ford, Lourdes Diaz, Miguel A. Palos Jr., Marco Kreuzpaintner, Herbert G. Kloiber, Martin Moszkowicz, Oliver Berben, Jonas Bauer, Charles Holland, and Namit Malhotra.
On NBCUniversal’s platform, there are two monthly subscription options at present: Premium, priced at $7.99 with ads, and Premium Plus, costing $13.99 without ads and allowing download access for certain titles. If you’re a student, you can take advantage of the Premium plan for only $1.99 per month for an entire year.
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2024-07-26 19:02