Iwan Rheon stars as a conniving gamemaster, while Hopkins portrays Emperor Vespasian in the new Peacock series.
Let the games begin.
Peacock has released the first trailer for its upcoming Roman Empire seriesThose About to Die.
Iwan Rheon as Tenax on ‘Those About to Die’.Reiner Bajo/Peacock
Anthony HopkinsandGame of ThronesIwan Rheonheadline the massive ensemble.
But all of this is about to change.
The trailer shows flashes of executions, riots, and intense chariot racing and gladiator battle.
Tom Hughes as Titus, Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vespasian, Jojo Macari as Domitian on ‘Those About to Die’.Reiner Bajo/Peacock
Our enemies in Rome are dangerous.
A desperate Numidian woman named Cala (Sara Martins) explains, My children have been taken from me.
I will find a way.
‘Those About to Die’ features Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson and Moe Hashim.Reiner Bajo/Peacock
Later, Tenax explains his plans for Roman entertainment: I will be master of these games.
I know what they crave, and I can devise entertainment that will feed that craving.
Kwame fights multiple massive gladiators, and crocodiles jump up from the water in a flooded arena.
Even plebeians like us might rule this city.
Domitian tersely lays out the stakes of the show: Kill or be killed.
All 10 episodes ofThose About to Diepremiere Thursday, July 18, on Peacock.
Watch the full trailer above.
