Those About To Die is an epic historical drama on both Peacock and Prime Video. The lavish drama stars Anthony Hopkins, Iwan Rheon, Rupert Penry-Jones and Sara Martins and is set in the corrupt world of Ancient Rome’s chariot racing and gladiatorial fights. The series is based on the non-fiction book Those About To Die by Daniel P. Mannix and immerses us in the bloodthirsty world of the Roman Empire, just as the Colosseum is built to sate the desire for violence and betting. And below the famous amphitheatre’s stands live the many thousands whose destiny it is to die for the games.
Directed by Roland Emmerich, the period drama sees Anthony Hopkins play Roman Emperor Vespasian while Game of Thrones and Wolf star Iwan Rheon is an ambitious crime boss Tenax while Death in Paradise star Sara Martins is playing ruthless trader Cala and Rupert Penry-Jones stars as retired general Marsus.
