Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vespasian raising his fist in Those About to Die.
The Big Picture Based on Daniel P. Mannix’s 1958 book of the same name which inspired Gladiator's screenplay, Peacock’s Those About To Die is set against the backdrop of the legendary Roman Empire of the first century AD. Picking up from the last weeks of Roman emperor Vespasian’s reign, the epic historical drama series, directed by Roland Emmerich and Marco Kreuzpaintner, captures the brewing tension in Rome during a period of transition.
After defeating Galba, Otho, and Vitellius , Vespasian emerged as the victor, bringing stability to Rome for 10 years until his death and establishing the reign of the Flavian dynasty. As shown in the series, Vespasian had interesting tactics to appease the masses, such as using entertainment as a distraction. The Flavian dynasty launched a program to rebuild Rome and restore its past glory.
'Those About To Die' Season 2 May Focus on Domitian's Reign The Peacock series focuses well on Titus’ contention with his brother Domitian, who was more of a politician than a soldier. Macari spoke with NBC Insider about how hated Domitian was during his time. Particularly, Domitian’s relations with the Senate were always tainted — a sentiment momentarily captured in the final moments of the season.
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