Anthony Hopkins has been cast in Those About to Due, Peacock’s new historical epic from Roland Emmerich. The two-time Academy award-winning actor will play Emperor Vespasian in the series, according to AGC Television, whose chairman and CEO Stuart Ford announced the move today in a statement. Emmerich (Independence Day, Moonfall), who serves as an executive producer on Those About to Die, will direct the series from a script by Oscar-nominated writer Robert Rodat (The Patriot, Saving Private Ryan). Rodat will also executive produce. 

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