Anthony Hopkinsis stepping into the gladiatorial arena with his latest role.
The two-time Oscar winner has joinedThose About To Die, the epic period drama from Roland Emmerich forPeacock.
Production will begin at Cinecitta Studios in Rome in March.

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Italian co-producer Wild Side Productions (The Young Pope) will provide local production services.
Hopkins is repped by CAA and Independent Talent Group.
