Those About to Die is an upcoming action-adventure series about the lives of the gladiators and the glory days of the Roman Empire. Robert Rodat developed the script for the series as an adaptation of Daniel P. Mannix’s 1958 namesake book.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Release date — when is Those About to Die coming out?
The Those About to Die release date is Thursday, July 18, 2024.
All episodes of Season 1 will debut on the same day on Peacock. Roland Emmerich, known for films such as Independence Day and The Day After Tomorrow, directed episodes of the first season along with Marco Kreuzpaintner (The Collini Case). The sword-and-sandal epic drama series will feature multiple languages, including English, Italian, and German.
Trailer — watch it now
You can watch the Those About to Die teaser trailer below:
The teaser trailer introduces the series to its prospective audience. Serving as the narrator, Anthony Hopkins’ Roman Emperor Vespasian summarizes what the viewers can expect in the show. There are brief shots featuring various other characters, depicting different aspects of Roman life.
Cast — who is in Those About to Die?
The Those About to Die cast includes:
- Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vespasian
- Tom Hughes as Titus Flavianus
- Sara Martins as Cala
- Dimitri Leonidas as Scorpus
- Gabriella Pession as Antonia
- Jojo Macari as Domitian
- Moe Hashim as Kwame
- David Wurawa as Gavros
- Iwan Rheon as Tenax
- Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Viggo
Plot – what’s the story about?
Set in Ancient Rome, Those About to Die tells the story of the brutal, corrupted, and complicated world of gladiatorial sports.
The series is a dramatized exploration of the importance gladiatorial sports had on life in ancient Rome. The title is a reference to the Latin phrase “Ave Imperator, morituri te salutant,” (Hail, Emperor, those who are about to die salute you). The series also promises that it will not exclusively focus on the gladiators but on individuals from various tiers of society.
