Roland Emmerich Gladiator Drama ‘Those About to Die’ Acquired by Prime Video in Multiple European Territories
variety.comLeo Barraclough International Features Editor Prime Video has acquired the Ancient Rome gladiator drama series “Those About to Die” in multiple European territories.
The show is directed by “Independence Day” helmer Roland Emmerich and Marco Kreuzpaintner. The 10-episode first season will debut exclusively on Prime Video in Germany, the U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Poland, Turkey, Andorra, Monaco, Luxembourg and Belgium.
As previously reported, streaming platform Peacock has secured the U.S. rights. European rights are being handled by High End Productions, the joint venture set up by Herbert G.
Kloiber and Constantin Film. AGC Studios holds rights for the rest of the world. Servus TV has taken the free TV window for Austria.
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