San Diego Comic Con is just around the corner. And today, Peacock revealed what it has in store for this year’s attendees and San Diego locals. The streamer will host two panels for new shows, an immersive Ancient Rome activation, and live coverage of the Paris Olympics. Get the details for each event below.
Peacock SDCC Panels
First Look At Peacock’s Horror-Thriller ‘Teacup’ – Thursday, July 25
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.
WHEN: 1:45 – 2:45 PM PT
WHERE: Ballroom 20
BEHIND-THE-ACTION OF PEACOCK’S GLADIATOR EPIC ‘THOSE ABOUT TO DIE’ – Thursday, July 25
Dive into the Roman Empire’s explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties as featured in Those About To Diewith 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.
WHEN: 3:00 – 4:00 PM PT
WHERE: Ballroom 20
Those About To Die: The Chariot Race Activation
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.
WHEN:
Thursday, July 25: 12PM – 6:30 PM
Friday, July 26: 10AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday, July 27: 10AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday, July 28: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE: 170 Sixth Ave
To reserve your place and bypass lines, please register at https://peacockthechariotrace.com/. Tickets are available at no cost. Guests who have not pre-registered can join the standby line with limited entrance availability.
Peacock Paris Olympics Livestream
The 2024 Olympic Games will begin in Paris, France on July 26. 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 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.
WHEN: 10:30am – 3:00pm PT
WHERE: 170 Sixth Ave.
