Teaser for ‘These About To Die’ Gladiator Sequence with Anthony Hopkins
by Alex Billington April 8, 2024Source: YouTube
“The telling of historical past is however a historical past of conflict.” How usually do you consider the Roman Empire? Peacock has unveiled a primary look teaser trailer for an epic new streaming collection touchdown this yr titled These About To Die, a riff on the basic Roman phrase “Hail, Emperor, those that are about to die salute you” or “Ave Imperator, morituri te salutant.” The collection chronicles the world of gladiators in Historic Rome. It will not be linked to Ridley Scott’s Gladiator film, or its upcoming sequel Gladiator 2 due out later this yr, however it’s undoubtedly one thing they need you to really feel is linked. A few of the episodes are directed by Roland Emmerich and it was shot on the Cinecittà studio in Rome. Anthony Hopkins stars because the Roman Emperor Vespasian, with an enormous solid: Dimitri Leonidas as Scorpus, Jojo Macari, Gabriella Pession, Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins-Court docket, Moe Hashim, David Wurawa, Tom Hughes, Lara Wolf, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, and Angeliqa Devi. There isn’t any actual footage to observe but, simply an intro to most of the characters we’ll meet. Looks like they need to rival Shogun with one thing epic.
This is the primary look teaser trailer (+ poster) for Peacock’s collection These About To Die, from YouTube:
An epic drama set within the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competitors, exploring a aspect of historical Rome by no means earlier than advised — the soiled enterprise of entertaining the plenty, giving the mob what they need most…blood and sport. The collection introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide on the explosive intersection of sports activities, politics, and dynasties. These About To Die is a collection created and developed by author Robert Rodat, creator of the “Falling Skies” TV collection and author of The Catcher Was a Spy and The Command beforehand. Extra writing by Jill Robi. Tailored from the basic novel of the identical identify by Daniel P. Mannix. That includes episodes directed by epic filmmaker Roland Emmerich (Common Soldier, Stargate, Independence Day, Godzilla, The Patriot, The Day After Tomorrow, White Home Down, Moonfall) and Marco Kreuzpaintner. It is govt produced by Robert Rodat, Gianni Nunnari, Harald Kloser, Marco Kreuzpaintner, Oliver Berben, Herbert G. Kloiber, Martin Moszkowicz, Jonas Bauer, Stuart Ford, Lourdes Diaz, Charles Holland, and naturally Emmerich. NBC will debut These About To Die streaming on Peacock beginning July 18th, 2024 in the summertime. Who’s into this?
