Roland Emmerich’s epic gladiator series Those About to Die and Peacock’s horror series Teacup have big plans for the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con. Both shows will be hosting star-studded panels, and Peacock will be inviting fans to enter Those About to Die’s world with a special activation.
This year marks a return to normal for Comic-Con after Covid-19 and the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes wreaked havoc on the pop culture event. The 2024 event held at the San Diego Convention Center and surrounding Gaslamp area runs Wednesday, July 24 through Sunday, July 28th.
Peacock at San Diego Comic-Con
THOSE ABOUT TO DIE: THE CHARIOT RACE – THURSDAY, JULY 25 – SUNDAY, JULY 28:
Immerse yourself in the glory of Ancient Rome at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 with Peacock’s “Those About To Die: The Chariot Race.” Step inside the betting tavern, join one of the coveted factions, and experience the adrenaline thrill of the chariot race itself. Inspired by the new Original series, Peacock’s in-world activation will bring the ancient “Circus Maximus” to life right in the Gaslamp District. Upon entry, guests will be divided into the 5 factions from the show and given the chance to whip a pair of reins to power their team’s chariot to victory.
The activation will be open for the full duration of San Diego Comic-Con, Thursday, July 25 – 28. To reserve your place and bypass lines, please register at peacockthechariotrace.com. Tickets are available at no cost. Guests who have not pre-registered can join the standby line with limited entrance availability.
WHEN: Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28
HOURS: Thursday: 12PM – 6:30 PM, Friday: 10AM – 6:30 PM, Saturday: 10AM – 6:30 PM, Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE: 170 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
FIRST LOOK AT PEACOCK’S HORROR-THRILLER SERIES TEACUP – THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1:45pm Ballroom 20
Join executive producers James Wan and Ian McCulloch and stars Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman, and Chaske Spencer for an exclusive sneak peek at Peacock and Atomic Monster’s upcoming original horror series Teacup – a terrifying tale following a disparate group of people in rural Georgia who must come together in the face of a mysterious threat in order to survive.
BEHIND-THE-ACTION OF PEACOCK’S GLADIATOR EPIC THOSE ABOUT TO DIE – 3pm, Ballroom 20
Dive into the Roman Empire’s explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties as featured in Those About To Die with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Peacock series alongside executive producer/director Roland Emmerich and stars Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Moe Hashim, Jojo Macari, and Dimitri Leonidas.
The Plot: Those About to Die is an epic drama set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport. The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.
PARIS OLYMPICS OPENING CEREMONY LIVESTREAM AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON – FRIDAY, JULY 26
Set in Ancient Rome, the new Peacock Original series Those About to Die takes audiences back to the origins of arena sports. Just as guests will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of a chariot race for themselves at Peacock’s fan activation at San Diego Comic-Con, the 2024 Olympic Games will begin in Paris, France. To kick off this fortuitous moment and bridge live-action sports from the past with the present, Peacock and NBC will stunt the Opening Ceremony on Friday morning, July 26th with a public viewing using a 20×30 foot digital board to livestream Peacock’s feed.
The excitement will kick off with an Ancient Roman-dressed band playing Olympic-inspired fanfare tunes marching through the Gaslamp District. The band will arrive at Peacock’s activation footprint, in front of the “Circus Maximus,” just in time for the Ceremony to begin, drawing in passersby along the way. The full duration of the Opening Ceremony will be live-streamed, from 10:30am PT – 3pm PT at 170 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101.
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