Rome wasn't built in a day, but Peacock's gladiator epic TV series "Those About to Die" (now streaming) was buzzing with activity during Anthony Hopkins' first afternoon as Emperor Vespasian in an ...

Anthony Hopkins is donning a toga and heading for the nearest Colosseum. Peacock announced today that the two-time Oscar recipient has officially been cast in the "pivotal" role of Roman Emperor ...

Vespasian (9 – 79 AD / ruled 69 – 79 AD) worked hard to restore law, order and self-respect to Rome after the civil war. He established the new, Flavian dynasty. Born to a Roman knight and ...

Anthony Hopkins has boarded Roland Emmerich’s gladiator series “Those About to Die.” The Oscar winner will play Emperor Vespasian in the Peacock drama, which is being produced by AGC Television and is ...

From his years as a general, Emperor Vespasian knew the morale-boosting effects that a colosseum could have on common people. So he set about building one—a task that would take 10 years. The Corning ...

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For someone who’s always hated actors, Anthony Hopkins turned out to be a pretty good one. Even now, in the twilight years of ...

The two sons of Vespasian Titus and Domitian (ruled 79 – 81 AD, and 81 – 96 AD respectively) could not have been more different as emperors. Although Titus had a reputation for ruthlessness, he would ...

June 13 (UPI) --Peacock is teasing the new show Those About to Die. The streaming service shared a trailer for the series Thursday featuring Anthony Hopkins. Those About to Die is based on the Daniel ...

Multiple Academy Award-winner Anthony Hopkins has signed on to star in “Those About to Die,” director Roland Emmerich’s upcoming historical drama about gladiators in the early Roman Empire, the show’s ...