Peacock’s Those About to Die | Moe Hashim and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson on Gladiators and Arena Frenemies

Best friends are often made on the battlefield even if they are supposed to eventually kill each other.

The Peacock series Those About to Die has all the Roman Empire elements of politics, betrayals, chariot racing, and even gladiatorial battles. Actors Moe Hashim and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson portray two very different gladiators seeking survivability and glory in the arena.

From executive producer and director Roland Emmerich, the series stars Anthony Hopkins, Iwn Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes, Jojo Macari, Hashim, Johannesson, Rupert Penry-Jones, Gabriella Pession, Dimitri Leonidas, Emilio Sakraya, David Wurawa, Pepe Barroso, Goncalo Almeida, Eneko Sagadoy, Romana Maggiora Vergano, Lara Wolf, Angeliqa Devi, Kyshan Wilson, and Alicia Edogamhe.

Here is the official synopsis:

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 been 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.

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LRM Online’s Gig Patta spoke with actors Moe Hashim and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson about fight preparation, gladiators, and friendships in the arena.

Moe Hashim made his first major appearance in the industry as Moe Bumbercatch for three seasons in the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso.

Johannes Haukur Johannesson is a former resident at The National Theatre of Iceland. His first international film role was in Darren Aronofsky’s Noah as Cain. He appeared in numerous television series, including Game of Thrones, The Last Kingdom, Promises, Cursed, Origin, Beforeigners, Succession, Vikings: Valhalla, and The Witcher. On the film side, he had roles in Resurrection, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, Infinite, and Atomic Blonde.

All ten episodes of Those About to Die premieres on Peacock on Thursday, July 18.

Watch the exclusive interview with Moe Hashim and Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson below. Let us know what you think of the interview.

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Source: LRM Online Exclusive, Peacock

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