This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Those About To Die official Amazon Prime trailer Those About to Die star Moe Hashim sustained some real injuries during his gladiator battles on the set of Amazon Prime Video ’s new historical drama. Set in 79 AD towards the height of the Roman Empire, the Roland Emmerich-helmed series explores Roman society from the Emperor and officials at the very top to the enslaved gladiators who fight and race chariots for their amusement.
Among them is Kwame, brought to life by Moe, who’s ripped apart from his mother Cala (played by Sara Martins ) and forced into a life of violence. Once imprisoned, he quickly strikes up a friendship with fellow fighter Viggo ( Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson ) who shows him the ropes. However, both prisoners know they could be thrown into the gladiator pit at any moment, and one terrifying opponent in particular has them fearing for their lives.
Those About to Die star ‘still has bruises’ after terrifying gladiator fight (Image: PEACOCK/PRIME VIDEO) Related articles House of the Dragon fans baffled by Criston's 'stupidest decision ever' Vikings Valhalla star teases very different role after Netflix series cancelled “The most challenging fight scene would have probably been when I fought Flamma (Martyn Ford),” Moe shared. His co-star Jóhannes then chimed in: “Yeah, I was gonna wonder, was he not going to say Flamma? He’s a .
