Summary
Those About To Dieseason 2 is seemingly confirmed in candid remarks by filmmaker Roland Emmerich, who directed five of the show’s ten episodes. By showrunner Robert Rodat, and based on the book of the same name by Daniel P. Mannix, the sword-and-scandal genre series unravels the world of gladiators in ancient Rome.The cast ofThose About to Dieincludes Anthony Hopkins, Dimitri Leonidas, Jojo Macari, Gabriella Pession, and Iwan Rheon.
In an interview with theBingeworthypodcast, Emmerich spoke about whether he’d be back forThose About to Dieseason 2. The famed filmmaker’s remarks came in the context of discussing his next projects, which he says include a film that’s similar to his previous work inThe Day After Tomorrow. Emmerich mentionedseason 2 as if it’s guaranteed, even though Peacock has yet to announce a renewal. Read the quote below:
“I have a big, big film project. And I don’t know if I should do the second season of [“Those About to Die”] first or if I should do a film project and then the second season. I don’t know yet. It’s a little bit like the sequel to ‘The Day After Tomorrow,’ in that we’re a stupid race. And we kind of don’t understand what we’re doing to our planet… It’s a totally different story and characters [from Day After Tomorrow]. But, yeah, we’re a stupid race. That’s what we are.”
What Are The Signs That Those About To Die Season 2 Could Happen?
Nielsen’s Streaming Charts Are A Good Tracker For Success
This is important because every recent Peacock show that has appeared on the Nielsen charts has been renewed.
Those About To Dieis in a good position to potentially appear on Nielsen’s streaming charts. All ten episodes were released at once on July 18, and Nielsen uses minutes viewed as a way of tracking what appears on the charts. The episodes being released all at once means that the historical drama has a better chance of accumulating minutes. This is important becauseevery recent Peacock show that has appeared on the Nielsen charts has been renewed.
The list of recent Peacock shows that have appeared on Nielsen’s Top 10 are relatively few, includingPoker Face,Twisted Metal, and the prequel comedyTed. All three series have been renewed and have received a strong push by Peacock, particularlyPoker Face,which remained on Nielsen’s charts despite sticking to the format of weekly releases.
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Another factor that could help the adaptation is that it is an expensive show, with areported budget of $140 million.In these cases, at times, a season 2 renewal is a package deal with the first because streaming services and companies are looking to make the most out of their investment rather than cut things short with just a single season. That may be why Roland Emmerich is already discussingseason 2, although that is not confirmed, so soon after theThose About to Dieseason 1 finale.
Those About To Die
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Set in the year 79 AD in Rome, “Those About to Die” dives into the brutal and complex world of gladiatorial combat. The series explores the dark underbelly of Roman entertainment, where the promise of free food and blood-soaked spectacles keep the restless population in check. The narrative focuses on various characters from all corners of the Roman Empire, whose lives intersect in the grand arena.
