Rome Season II

Raesene · Post by **Raesene** » 2006-12-17 04:19pm

Season II of HBO's Rome will start on January 14th, 2007

hooray !!

I've been looking forward to that since the end of season 1, not because I don't know what happens in the big picture, but how they show it - Hind's death scene was in my opinion magnificent.

(note to self: buy grapes...

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Trytostaydead · Post by **Trytostaydead** » 2006-12-17 06:28pm

Can't wait to see the rise of Augustus. The only thing I didn't like about Rome season 1 was it could've have some larger scale in terms of battles and crowds. But I guess I shouldn't expect Gladiator size battles.

Post by **weemadando** » 2006-12-17 07:30pm

FUCK YEAH!

Brother-Captain Gaius · Post by **Brother-Captain Gaius** » 2006-12-17 08:26pm

Hot damn! Awesome series, this is like the best news ever.

Stark · Post by **Stark** » 2006-12-17 08:29pm

I didn't think anyone watched this but me.

Pax Britannia · Post by **Pax Britannia** » 2006-12-17 08:58pm

Historically this could be interesting because 'Rome' potrayed Augustus as very young at the time of Caesars death where as in reality he was an adult and leading a legion in Albania.

Fire Fly · Post by **Fire Fly** » 2006-12-17 11:36pm

If anyone is intersted in a teaser: Link

EDIT: Rome II Promo

Walsh · Post by **Walsh** » 2006-12-18 12:47am

Fire Fly wrote:If anyone is intersted in a teaser: Link

EDIT: Rome II Promo

Are there many spoilers, as with the spiderman 3 trailer?

Post by **Beowulf** » 2006-12-18 12:53am

*Punt*

atg · Post by **atg** » 2006-12-18 12:55am

Has Rome series 1 been shown in Australia yet? I seem to recall seeing an add for it recently.

Shadow WarChief · Post by **Shadow WarChief** » 2006-12-18 12:59am

Walsh wrote: Are there many spoilers, as with the spiderman 3 trailer?

The first link is just generic horse riding and "OMG Caesar got wtfpwned!" looks.

The second link is more behind the scenes look at the sets and shooting, as well as interviews with the actors themselves.

Raesene · Post by **Raesene** » 2006-12-18 01:29am

Pax Britannia wrote:Historically this could be interesting because 'Rome' potrayed Augustus as very young at the time of Caesars death where as in reality he was an adult and leading a legion in Albania.

Isn't he 18 or so in 44 BC ? While he seemed to be portrayed as very young during his first few episodes, they mentioned him getting his toga and thus becoming an adult. (and of course, there was his special excursion with Pullo

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(edited typo)

wautd · Post by **wautd** » 2006-12-18 03:03am

Huzzah!

Post by **weemadando** » 2006-12-18 06:08am

atg wrote:Has Rome series 1 been shown in Australia yet? I seem to recall seeing an add for it recently.

Nine showed two eps then axed it and have now brought it back in the non-ratings period.

2000AD · Post by **2000AD** » 2006-12-18 07:22am

This better be on the BBC at about the same time too.

Big Orange · Post by **Big Orange** » 2006-12-18 07:33am

Pax Britannia wrote:Historically this could be interesting because 'Rome' potrayed Augustus as very young at the time of Caesars death where as in reality he was an adult and leading a legion in Albania.

The actor who played Augustus looked between 15 to 17 in last season of Rome, but in those days you were more or less seen as a full adult in your teens anyway and the actor has grown up a bit in the last 18 months to two years since the last season. So I don't he would be too young to command vast armies and found a new Roman state.

I saw most of Rome and I was mostly impressed with it, however despite the epic events, everything felt a bit too claustrophobic and relatively small scale (but it was on a TV budget).

Raesene · Post by **Raesene** » 2006-12-18 07:46am

Big Orange wrote: I saw most of Rome and I was mostly impressed with it, however despite the epic events, everything felt a bit too claustrophobic and relatively small scale (but it was on a TV budget).

That was the reason I liked this series, it shows us the city without all the marble palaces and temples added by the emperors.

And Max Pirkis, who plays Octavius, was born in 1989 according to imdb.
(although he looked older in season one)

Big Orange · Post by **Big Orange** » 2006-12-18 08:01am

Raesene wrote: That was the reason I liked this series, it shows us the city without all the marble palaces and temples added by the emperors.

I've seen a recent docu-drama on the BBC and there is a better mixture of epic opulence and back ally squalor.

And Max Pirkis, who plays Octavius, was born in 1989 according to imdb.
(although he looked older in season one)

He's only four years younger than me and is already in his late teens (essentially a young adult), so I don't see the problem of him being too young.

Raesene · Post by **Raesene** » 2006-12-18 08:08am

Big Orange wrote:
Raesene wrote:
Big Orange wrote: That was the reason I liked this series, it shows us the city without all the marble palaces and temples added by the emperors.
I've seen a recent docu-drama on the BBC and there is a better mixture of epic opulence and back ally squalor.

I hope this will be shown in german/austrian TV too...

Big Orange wrote:
And Max Pirkis, who plays Octavius, was born in 1989 according to imdb.
(although he looked older in season one)
He's only four years younger than me and is already in his late teens (essentially a young adult), so I don't see the problem of him being too young.

You misunderstood me, I think his age is perfect for the role, accodring to wiki (the only reference I have access to right now) Octavius was born in 63 BC, so Pirkis' age is perfect.

Trytostaydead · Post by **Trytostaydead** » 2006-12-18 09:12am

I wonder what will happen to Vorenus and Pullo. Evidently they're going to stick together, but will Vorenus choose Antony and Octavius (and between the two, whom?) or go with Brutus and the Republic?

Raesene · Post by **Raesene** » 2006-12-18 09:14am

Trytostaydead wrote:I wonder what will happen to Vorenus and Pullo. Evidently they're going to stick together, but will Vorenus choose Antony and Octavius (and between the two, whom?) or go with Brutus and the Republic?

Octavius - I want season 3 and 4

Trytostaydead · Post by **Trytostaydead** » 2006-12-18 09:19am

Raesene wrote:
Trytostaydead wrote:I wonder what will happen to Vorenus and Pullo. Evidently they're going to stick together, but will Vorenus choose Antony and Octavius (and between the two, whom?) or go with Brutus and the Republic?
Octavius - I want season 3 and 4

Need to start a petition. I believe this is the last season due to the huge costs involved. HBO makes great shows that make you wanting more and more, and they know it too, which is a shame that things get cancelled not because of ratings or awards, but budget.

Faram · Post by **Faram** » 2006-12-18 09:39am

Man the Torrents!

Plunder and loot ahead.

Also I bought S1 of Rome, just because it is so asskicking cool!

General Zod · Post by **General Zod** » 2006-12-18 09:49am

I just finished watching all twelve eps yesterday, and frankly it's a fantastic series. I might just wind up buying the dvds when I have the extra cash next.

Big Orange · Post by **Big Orange** » 2006-12-18 10:03am

Raesene wrote: You misunderstood me, I think his age is perfect for the role, accodring to wiki (the only reference I have access to right now) Octavius was born in 63 BC, so Pirkis' age is perfect.

And Pirkis is a great late teen actor as well (when he was a little younger he had a minor role on Master and Commander).