Iwan Rheon plays Tenax and Sara Martins plays Cala in the new historical series, Those About to Die. The actors spoke with MovieWeb’s Greg Archer about working with Anthony Hopkins and recreating gladiatorial life in Ancient Rome under Roland Emmerich’s direction. All episodes of Those About to Die are streaming on Peacock.

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.