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Those About to Die

Those About to Die

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Those About to Die

"Rise or die."

2024

1 Seasons

10 Episodes

7.4(356 votes)

Canceled

Drama

Overview

Within the spectacular, complex and corrupt world of gladiatorial sports in Ancient Rome, follow an ensemble of diverse characters across the many layers of Roman society where sports, politics and business intersect and collide.

Where to Watch

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Amazon Prime Video

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Production Companies

Hollywood Gang Productions

Street Entertainment

Centropolis Entertainment

AGC Studios

Prime Focus Studios

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Emperor Vespasian

Tom Hughes

Tom Hughes

Titus Flavianus

Jojo Macari

Jojo Macari

Domitian

Iwan Rheon

Iwan Rheon

Tenax

Gabriella Pession

Gabriella Pession

Antonia

Rupert Penry-Jones

Rupert Penry-Jones

Marsus

Lara Wolf

Lara Wolf

Berenice

Sara Martins

Sara Martins

Cala

Kyshan Wilson

Kyshan Wilson

Aura

Alicia Ann Edogamhe

Alicia Ann Edogamhe

Jula

Creative team

Created by: Robert Rodat
Showrunner: Herbert G. Kloiber
Stuart Ford

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