Those About to Die (ancient Rome drama series)

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Those About to Die (Series) Trailer - Plot Synopsis: 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.



directed by Roland Emmerich, Marco Kreuzpaintner (various episodes)

starring Anthony Hopkins, Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Moe Hashim, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, Gabriella Pession, Dimitri Leonidas, Emilio Sakraya, David Wurawa, Pepe Barroso, Goncalo Almeida, Eneko Sagardoy, Romana Maggiora Vergano

release date July 18, 2024 (on Peacock)
Transcript
00:00Behold
00:03This arena will be built for war
00:07As master of the games
00:10I can devise a thing that they really watch
00:15Let the games begin
00:20I've ordered animals and gladiators from every corner of the Empire
00:24My children have been taken from me
00:26Fire!
00:27Show them you can fight or die trying
00:32I will face him on the track and I will defeat him
00:36Betting everything on one race is risky
00:39It's all or nothing
00:42We who are about to die
00:44Salute you!
00:48We all need different things
00:51What? Position? Power?
00:53Run!
00:55And the excitement of revenge
00:58I curse these Romans
01:00I'll make them suffer!
01:03It is that time
01:05We need to excite them
01:08We need to thrill them
01:11Enough is good
01:13More is better
01:15Too much is perfect
01:23It's a pity we can't kill them all

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