Roland Emmerichbrought ancient Rome to life in Season 1 ofThose About to Dieby telling a chronological story.

This corroborateswhat he told Colliderabout Season 2 plans.

Meaning, Godfather 1 was this perfect movie, and they said, What should we do?

Anthony Hopkins as Emperor Vespasian raising his fist in Those About to Die.

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They went into the past.

They go after him and he survives.

Then, on the other hand, tell the story of all these characters and what happens further.

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I don’t want to give that away."

Emmerich is eager to explore Domitian’s rise and survival when the events that led Vespasian to power happened.

At 18 years old, Domitian was also at risk, and that risk is still present.

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Is There a Second Season of ‘Those About to Die’?

The short answer is no.The season does not exist and is not in the works.

The series is pending renewal from Peacock and Amazon, who handle U.S. and international markets, respectively.

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Emmerich had been trying to makeThose About to Dieas early as when the firstGladiatormovie was being made.

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