Those About To Die coming to Budapest
Jun 19, 2024
Those About To Die, the forthcoming epic period drama starring Sir Anthony Hopkins, will be available to buyers at NATPE Budapest.
The title, directed by Hollywood legend Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow) is a Peacock Original, the streamer’s biggest budget production to date. Eccho Rights is handling first window sales throughout Central and Eastern Europe, as well as second windows in various Western European territories.
“This is a landmark series, and both in front of and behind the camera, we have a team of extraordinary talent and experience, making this a unique opportunity for buyers looking to bring Hollywood-scale production to their viewers,” says Herbert L. Kloiber, CEO of Eccho Rights.
Alongside Sir Anthony Hopkins, the series stars Iwan Rheon (Game of Thrones), Tom Hughes (The English), Sara Martins (Death in Paradise), Jojo Macari (Sex Education), Moe Hashim (Ted Lasso) and Dimitri Leonidas (Riviera).
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