“Those About To Die” is a gladiator series starring Anthony Hopkins that is scheduled to be released on July 19, 2024 on Amazon Prime Video.
Without a doubt one of the events of the summer on Prime Video, the impressive peplum series Those About To Die will be released on July 19 on the famous platform streaming. Inspired by the book of the same title by Daniel P. Mannix, this 10-episode series created by screenwriter Robert Rodat (We have to save the soldier Ryan) and produced by Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, 2012) immerses us in a world where games, thirst for blood, money and power dominate.
Those About To Die is set in ancient Rome, where chariot races and gladiatorial combats serve to entertain an increasingly violent Roman population. The big-budget series ($140 million) was shot at Rome’s famous Cinecittà studios and stars the legendary Anthony Hopkins as well as Iwan Rheon (Game Of Thrones) or Jojo Macari (Masters of the Air) among its cast.
What is the plot of Those About To Die ?
In Those About To DieAnthony Hopkins plays the emperor Vespasian, who decides to bet on games to control the population of an expanding empire. Chariot races, gladiatorial combats and as many spectacular entertainments serve to keep the Romans on the straight and narrow, who become bored and increasingly violent. The series presents a group of characters, at the crossroads between sports, politics and dynasties in a world where corruption reigns.
Which actors are in the cast of Those About To Die ?
- Anthony Hopkins : Emperor Vespasian
- Dimitri Leonidas: Scorpus
- Jojo Macari as Domitian Flavianus
- Gabriella Pession: Antonia
- Iwan Rheon: Tenax
- Sara Martins: Cala
- Moe Hashim: Kwame
- Tom Hughes: Titus Flavianus
- Liraz Charhi: Berenice
- Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Viggo
- Rupert Penry-Jones: Marsus
- Angeliqa Devi: Caltonia
Where to see Those About To Die in streaming ?
To immerse yourself in ancient Rome, head over to Prime Video from July 19, 2024 to discover Those About To Die as well as the many other films and series in the catalog. Note that Amazon Prime Video offers a free 30-day trial period, after which the subscription is automatically renewed at a rate of €6.99 per month.