The first official teaser for Those About to Die starring Anthony Hopkins has been unveiled by Peacock.
Earlier this week, Peacock revealed the first official look at the upcoming series Those About to Die, a ten-episode series that focuses on how the ancient Romans organized their legendary gladiatorial contests for the masses. All ten episodes are set to be released on Peacock on July 18, 2024.
While the series stars Anthony Hopkins, the cast also features: Iwan Rheon (Game of Thrones), Sara Martins, Tom Hughes (A Discovery of Witches), Jojo Macari (Morbius), Moe Hashim, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, Gabriella Pession, Dimitri Leonidas, Emilio Sakraya, David Wurawa, Pepe Barroso, Gonçalo Almeida, Eneko Sagardoy and Romana Maggiora Vergano.
You can see the official teaser below:
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. 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.
What do you think of this first look at Those About to Die? The series arrives on July 18, 2024.
