{"id":173609,"date":"2024-07-22T12:02:36","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T12:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=173609"},"modified":"2024-07-22T12:02:36","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T12:02:36","slug":"those-about-to-die","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/film-and-tv\/those-about-to-die\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About New Anthony Hopkins Roman Series \u201cThose About to Die\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>Those About To Die<\/i> is a new series on Peacock that takes viewers into the world of ancient Rome.<\/p>\n<p>With a massive budget and a talented cast led by Anthony Hopkins, this epic show promises a truly captivating viewing experience.<\/p>\n           <!--  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n                jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n                    jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n                        if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().addClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideDown();\r\n                        }\r\n                    });\r\n                })\r\n            <\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- start html -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"news-key-takeaway-wapper\">\r\n                                <span style=\"background-color:#4db2ee;\">Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n                <ul class=\"news-key-nbox\" style=\"border-color:#4db2ee;background-color:rgba(77, 178, 238, 0.1);\">\r\n                                                        <li>Those About to Die stars Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vespasian in a ten-episode series with a $150 million budget, bigger than the original Gladiator movie.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>The series features impressive Roman-era costumes and sets, with stories about historical and fictional characters.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Episode one includes a tribute to Gianluca Bombardone, a beloved camera operator who passed away during filming.<\/li>\r\n                                                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \n<h2>High Budget and Exciting Production<\/h2>\n<p><i>Those About to Die,<\/i> a new series that\u2019s been<b> streaming on Peacock since July 18th<\/b>, brings<a href=\"https:\/\/culture.org\/history\/unearthing-ancient-roman-coins-on-baltic-sea-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> ancient Rome<\/a> to life with stunning visuals and a massive $150 million budget.<\/p>\n<p>This <b>ten-episode series spent nearly $40 million more than the original Gladiator movie<\/b>, promising viewers an amazing and realistic experience.<\/p>\n<p>Set with detailed and historically accurate sets, the series features big stars, including Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vespasian.<\/p>\n<p><b>Directed by Roland Emmerich<\/b>, the show aims to capture the grandeur and drama of the Roman Empire.<\/p>\n<h2>Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vespasian<\/h2>\n<p>Anthony Hopkins takes on the role of Emperor Vespasian with the authority and presence you&#8217;d expect from such a character.<\/p>\n<p>On set, his commanding presence was evident when he quieted a noisy filming session. Hopkins, <b>famous for his role as Hannibal Lecter<\/b>, displays his ability to command attention in the Peacock series.<\/p>\n<p>In <i>Those About to Die<\/i>, Hopkins\u2019 Vespasian is shown as a significant historical figure who started the construction of the Colosseum and reformed the Roman Empire&#8217;s finances.<\/p>\n<p>The drama also includes his complex relationships with his sons, Titus and Domitian, adding depth to the story.<\/p>\n<h2>Behind the Scenes: Crafting Authentic Roman Costumes<\/h2>\n<p>The artistry of the Roman-era costumes, <b>designed by Gianni Casalnuovo<\/b>, adds to the authenticity of <i>Those About to Die<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>Hopkins dons a <b>golden crown, symbolizing Vespasian&#8217;s military victories<\/b>, though he humorously notes the discomfort it caused.<\/p>\n<p>The handmade linen body armor and gold-embroidered silk cloak further elevate the visual splendor of the series.<\/p>\n<p><b>Hopkins\u2019 appearance in a red toga in episode 8<\/b> highlights the detailed costume work.<\/p>\n<p>His playful interaction with the costume designer during fittings shows the fun behind the scenes that contributed to the series&#8217; success.<\/p>\n<h2>A Tribute to Gianluca Bombardone<\/h2>\n<p>At the end of episode one, there\u2019s a <b>dedication to Gianluca Bombardone,<\/b> a respected Italian producer and camera operator who died in June.<\/p>\n<p><b>Known for his work on historical dramas<\/b>, Bombardone worked as a camera operator on <i>Those About to Die<\/i>. His sudden death at age 44 was a significant loss.<\/p>\n<p>The heartfelt dedication shows Bombardone&#8217;s impact on the crew and cast, many of whom had worked with him before.<\/p>\n<p>His legacy lives on through the visual storytelling he helped create, leaving a lasting mark on the series.<\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t Miss &#8220;Those About to Die&#8221; \u2013 Stream Now on Peacock<\/h2>\n<p><i>Those About to Die<\/i> is a must-see series that brings the excitement and drama of ancient Rome to your screen.<\/p>\n<p>With Anthony Hopkins&#8217; powerful performance as Emperor Vespasian, gripping storyline, incredible costumes, and a heartfelt tribute to a beloved crew member, this show guarantees a rich and captivating viewing experience.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss out on this epic adventure. Stream all ten episodes now on Peacock and dive into the world of Roman history and intrigue!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10028,"featured_media":173610,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3384],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-173609","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-film-and-tv"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173609"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10028"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=173609"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/173609\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/173610"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=173609"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=173609"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/culture.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=173609"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}