Rome: The Kingdom

Rome: The Kingdom is an upcoming historical drama television series created by John Milius, William J. MacDonald, and Bruno Heller for HBO. A prequel to the 2005 historical drama Rome, it is the second television series made by HBO about Ancient Rome. Milius, MacDonald, and Heller served as showrunners for Rome. Based on the legend of Romulus & Remus, the series explores the founding of Rome and the 244 year history of the Roman Kingdom, nearly 653 years before Julius Caesar's birth. Featuring an ensemble cast, the show portrays the events leading up to the beginning of the decline of Roman Kingdom and the start of the Roman Republic, and the reigns of Rome's seven kings. 
An international co-production between Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States, the series is filmed in various locations, most notably in the Cinecittà studios in Rome, Italy. The show, just like its predecessor, would consist of two seasons for a total of 22 episodes, and stream on HBO Max, and BBC Two and later be released on DVD and Blu-ray.
== Plot ==
"Rome: The Kingdom" is a thrilling prequel to the critically acclaimed HBO series "Rome." Set in ancient Italy, the series delves into the formation of the Roman Kingdom and explores the reigns of its seven legendary kings. The show blends historical accuracy with drama, intrigue, and rich character development, offering viewers an immersive journey into the early days of the Roman civilization.
The series begins with the establishment of the city of Rome and follows the rise of the seven kings who laid the foundation for the Roman Republic. Each season focuses on one king and his rule, bringing to life the triumphs, conflicts, and controversies of the time.
== Cast ==
* Henry Cavill as Romulus
* Tom Holland as Remus
* Alicia Vikander as Rhea Silvia
* Mark Strong as Numitor
* Javier Bardem as Amulus
* Natalie Dormer as Lucilla of Alba, a noblewoman of Alba Longa, she is torn between loyalty to her father, King Numitor, and her secret support for Romulus and Remus.
* Eddie Redmayne as Caelus Marcellus, a Roman soldier who serves under Romulus and later becomes a trusted confidant.
* Tessa Thompson as Valeria, a spirited and independent Sabine woman who plays a crucial role in mediating peace between the Romans and Sabines.
* Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Gaius Lucullus, a senator in early Rome who initially opposes Romulus's rule but eventually becomes one of his advisors. 
* Polly Walker as Calpurnia, A trusted fellow priestess who works with Rhea Silvia. 
* Ben Whishaw as Tertius Volusius, a cunning and ambitious Roman merchant who seeks to capitalize on Rome's growing power. 
* Oscar Isaac as Sertorius, a Sabine warrior and childhood friend of Romulus and Remus and has a complicated relationship with the twins as he struggles to choose sides in the conflict.
* Pedro Pascal as Titus Tatius