From firsthand accounts to his own writings, Mark Anthony was notoriously funny, I recall reading at a time they were at war he approached a Italian city that had treaties with Rome; the prefect was explaining the laws of the city not being required to Garrison a Roman army and in the middle of it. Anthony burst out “stop your quoting of the damn laws, we’re armed!”😆
'I shall be a good politician, even if it kills me. Or if it kills anyone else, for that matter'. One of the best death threats I've ever heard. It's all in the delivery.
I always interpreted that as Antony, much like Cicero, found his successive promotion and elevation again in class based on little and despite pedigree and his laughter is indignant cackling at Caesar’s lunacy and the political risks being ignored without directly speaking against him.
@@jjreddickowns Honestly I think he genuinely loved it. He despised the senate, and loved seeing Cicero bent out of shape at seeing a common soldier made a senator. If Caesar had pulled a Caligula and named his horse a senator, I think Anthony would have died laughing on the spot.
@@adamhigh9884 hey adam just so you know caligula did not make his horse a senator. he simply stated as a joke that his horse could do the senates job. sutenious was the one who wrote it. you can search it a bit theres a video called commomn miscompecntions of rome. i used to think it was true too so dont worry. hope that helps!
@@keyboarddancers7751 Everyone says that but not long after this HBO found the money to start up Game of Thrones which had a monster budget. HBO and lacking funds isn't usually 2 sentences put together.
@Alexandros.Mograine visually he looked very fem..which I know apparently the real Augustus was feminine but in that series with a lot of masc strong looking actors it does just "look" a little off
@@Yourmomsakingsfan Yes, tho im speaking about his charisma and "aura" or wahtever its called. The coldness made him look serious and calulative. i liked that. and since he wasnt masculine i think the portrayal is very fair, even tho it might look off.
Well the ram had touched the wall.. Meaning he thought the opportunity had been given to the enemy to surrender, and they passed it up. Once their homes are on fire, of course, they always come back on that..
Are they slaves? I don't see any marks (scar, tattoo) or a sign around the neck such as Posca wears. I always thought these are the urban poor, low-paid workers and this is a symbolic scene where Marc Anthony gains the popularity among the people.
@@petrmaly9087 Yes, definitely free, and they're overhearing this, with the implication is that the word is going to spread rapidly, boosting the popularity of Caesar even more.
@tomservo5347 would slaves be as common in Rome itself? Surely the economy of Rome relied upon a working class. I mean it wasn't just the rich with their arses on seats in the Colleseum.
Mark Antony was the heart of the show. Brighter than given credit for while also a slave to his passions. Funny, brutal, unfaithful, yet completely loyal to Ceasar, every time he appeared, you either had a chuckle at what he said or marveled at his brazenness.
"I am Daenerys Stormborn of the House Targaryen, the First of my Name, Queen of the Andals and the First Men, The Unburnt, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Chains and Mother of Drago...." "Porca Juno, what cack you speak. Would you just get on with your point?"
Man, Daenerys must really live in your mind rent free to reference her in a video wholly unrelated to her. Anyways, considering Daenerys herself has some inspirations with Cleopatra, as confirmed by the author of the series, the actual historical Antony would probably have gone crazy for her. I bet your hatred for her still burns brightly all these years later, do you think of her while on the shitter as well? Any time you're constipated and need to push one out you think of her naked on a burnt pyre surrounded by dragons in all her glory?
Fighting, fucking, & friendship is what he takes seriously... the rest is just bullshit that he has to tolerate cause Ceasar ordered him to deal with the bullshit.
@@nationalsocialism3504 which he does because of his loyalty to Caesar - even he could warn Caesar he was playing too dangerous a game but Caesar wouldn't listen
@@agenttheater5 Ceasar problem similar to JFK went way too soft... Hitler had similar if much less problems by not going full out like Augustus did. Just wipe out the opposition and move on with your life... don't let them survive but the Ceasar never really grasped the full scope of what the problem was and only focused on dealing with the symptoms.
@@nationalsocialism3504 Caesar grew up under Sulla's rule, perhaps he wanted to avoid becoming a compete tyrant. But once you go for tyranny its best to go all in
@@mortache Ceasar was a reformer... much like JFK & Huey P Long, reformers get killed since they aren't being serious about the problem & therefore aren't serious about the threat. It requires revolutionary action like Augustus or Hitler to effect positive change like those men did.
James Purefoy as Marc Antony in ROME season 2 ought to have been nominated as Best Lead Actor In A Drama Series by every television award giving organization. Its no wonder at all that the marvelous Polly Walker as the unforgettable Atia of the Julii fell upon the earth and sobbed her poor heart out at the gates of Cleopatra's palace when she tragically realized her beloved Anty was lost to her forever.
From all actors that portrayed Mark Anthony throughout the years, James Purefoy is the face that comes to my mind when I picture Mark Anthony in my head.
Marc Anthony as a "politician" is the best... he's so gleefully terrible at it & just threatens everyone into carrying out Ceasar orders cause Ceasar order him to carry out those orders.
@@PrincessLockette Marc Antony is very good at politics in this series in a mafia type style, just not better than Caesar and not better than Octavius.
Mark Anthony busting through the scene like a fucking battering ram: *bRuTuS mE olD CoCk! WhaT on EArtH arE yoU DoINg hEre?* Brutus: *Mark Anthony how nice～*
Finest acting performance in any series ever .. with the finest performance in the last episode when he found out cleopatra was dead... Well done sir 👏
@@minecraftherobrine1234 it’s a perfect fit, he was a fan favourite to play the role and I believe was approached about the role but said he didn’t wanna be in game of thrones because of Rome. He said it felt like they stole there show
@@jordanwilliams1515 That is heartbreaking because of how true it is. I didn't know he loved Rome as much as we did. He must've been excited to act out Antony's campaign in Parthia.
2:20 somehow i expected antony to say something along the lines off: "TRIBUNE mark antony, I didn't fight for a decade in Gaul to be called a general thank you very much"
Mark Anthony...what a great role. The actor did a fine job of it. Watched this series twice and enjoyed thoroughly each time. Wonderful overview of that time period. Ray Stevenson was riveting as Titus Pullo. Sad that he had to leave us at such a young age.
To this day HBO's Rome is still in my top 3 favourite tv shows of all time, so underrated yet stunningly brilliant and so sad it ended with only two seasons, i think we all would have loved this masterpiece to go on and on, instead they began production on....... Game of Thrones, The woman who plays Niobe and The guy who plays Brutus both had roles in GOT with HBO which makes me kind of sad as i much preferred their character's in Rome, they were wasted on GOT. "What once was is now but a distant memory that lives on in our hearts" Hardcore Rome Fan.
James Purefoy acting and portrayal of Marc Anthony was truly masterful, what a talented actor ! The role was made for him or he was made for the role I dont know.. but wow !
One of the greatest characters on the screen played exceptionally well by James prefoy.... He will always be known as Marc Anthony....Ironically it had only 2 seasons when it could easily had gone to 5 or 6 seasons
His interpretation of Marc Anthony was great, able to go in seconds from sassy and funny, to cold and hateful, to unpredictable and terrifying. This show was so underrated...
The actual marc antony probably loves this portrayal of himself xD
Wonder if they have TV's down over at Pluto's realm 🤔🤔🤔
@@thesnowfox7262 🤣🤣
@@thesnowfox7262 If Pluto's realm exits then it is also equally plausible TV exists there Lmao
I agree, but one thing that bothered me they never showed his generosity to the people
From firsthand accounts to his own writings, Mark Anthony was notoriously funny, I recall reading at a time they were at war he approached a Italian city that had treaties with Rome; the prefect was explaining the laws of the city not being required to Garrison a Roman army and in the middle of it. Anthony burst out “stop your quoting of the damn laws, we’re armed!”😆
'I shall be a good politician, even if it kills me. Or if it kills anyone else, for that matter'.
One of the best death threats I've ever heard. It's all in the delivery.
Love it! 😂
i enjoyed Marc Anthony he was good at fighting and having fun ahah 😂
For me, it's the way he says it as an afterthought. Like "I'll just revert to form should problems arise." 😂😂😂
I love his genuine glee and amusement when Caesar made Lucius a senator
I always interpreted that as Antony, much like Cicero, found his successive promotion and elevation again in class based on little and despite pedigree and his laughter is indignant cackling at Caesar’s lunacy and the political risks being ignored without directly speaking against him.
im glad you said that bc I couldn't really understand his reaction or how he felt about it.
@@jjreddickowns Honestly I think he genuinely loved it. He despised the senate, and loved seeing Cicero bent out of shape at seeing a common soldier made a senator. If Caesar had pulled a Caligula and named his horse a senator, I think Anthony would have died laughing on the spot.
@@adamhigh9884 hey adam just so you know caligula did not make his horse a senator. he simply stated as a joke that his horse could do the senates job. sutenious was the one who wrote it. you can search it a bit theres a video called commomn miscompecntions of rome. i used to think it was true too so dont worry. hope that
helps!
@@josemanuelvarelapuig5064 You are right, I knew that and forgot.
"Give me your hands, brother Cicero!"
Great quote
The physical aspects of that scene were improvised by the actors. Brilliance
“Nothing escapes me, a pigeon dies on thee aventine,I hear of it” classic 🤣🤣🤣🤣
he actually did nail cicero hands to the senate door
Lolll loved it
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Man this series should've gone longer. So awesome.
Too bad the third season never came out.
Ran out of money.
@@keyboarddancers7751 Everyone says that but not long after this HBO found the money to start up Game of Thrones which had a monster budget. HBO and lacking funds isn't usually 2 sentences put together.
@@firingallcylinders2949 Why was HBO so unwilling to spend more money on Rome?
@@keyboarddancers7751 because history. People would rather watch a girl riding a dragon than actual historical events.
One of the greatest characters in TV history! James Purefoy absolutely killed it!
100%.. Best actor/character on any show....walter white from breaking bad is probably my #1..antony is definitely #2
Yeah he was perfect as Mark Antony
@@josephpaladion235 Tony Soprano says hello.
@@purescrub8187 tony is a good character...he isn't my favorite from that show..uncle Jr was my favorite.
He stole the show. James ate up every scene he was in.
Not every scene
@@carolinelynch2823only one who did better was Ceaser
@@Yourmomsakingsfan For me the actor of Augustus in the second season did better but i understand if people disagree.
@Alexandros.Mograine visually he looked very fem..which I know apparently the real Augustus was feminine but in that series with a lot of masc strong looking actors it does just "look" a little off
@@Yourmomsakingsfan Yes, tho im speaking about his charisma and "aura" or wahtever its called. The coldness made him look serious and calulative. i liked that. and since he wasnt masculine i think the portrayal is very fair, even tho it might look off.
"I assure it is no threat, snows always melt."- best quote delivered👌
"Oh please spare me the founding, Vorenus!" I laugh at that every time 🤣
"Peace is its own reward."
"SNIVELRY!"
I just love how offended Mark was at the prospect of making a peace.
Slaves talk of bravery as fish talk about flying... And soldiers talk of peace as the sick talk of death.
Well the ram had touched the wall..
Meaning he thought the opportunity had been given to the enemy to surrender, and they passed it up.
Once their homes are on fire, of course, they always come back on that..
Cicero: "As a friend..."
Anthony: "LoL"
The way Mark Antony laughs at Cicero’s protest is funny.
"as a friend" he was anything but
😂
"Too many slaves you see, they've taken all the work."
The slaves painting the walls:
👀 👀
👄 👄
Are they slaves? I don't see any marks (scar, tattoo) or a sign around the neck such as Posca wears. I always thought these are the urban poor, low-paid workers and this is a symbolic scene where Marc Anthony gains the popularity among the people.
They're freedmen, They're wearing the white hat that symbolizes it
@@petrmaly9087 Yes, definitely free, and they're overhearing this, with the implication is that the word is going to spread rapidly, boosting the popularity of Caesar even more.
Probably members of a painters' guild-not slaves.
@tomservo5347 would slaves be as common in Rome itself? Surely the economy of Rome relied upon a working class. I mean it wasn't just the rich with their arses on seats in the Colleseum.
James Purefoy is an excellent and underappreciated actor.
He did this part as well as anyone ever did any part.
@@richardhausig9493
Someone's asking for their hands to get nailed to the senate door....... ✋️ 🤚
Purefeoy absolutely slayed this role.
Snows always melt.
Mark Antony was the heart of the show. Brighter than given credit for while also a slave to his passions. Funny, brutal, unfaithful, yet completely loyal to Ceasar, every time he appeared, you either had a chuckle at what he said or marveled at his brazenness.
Antony in Egypt at the end of the series is basically how I felt about the series ending.
"Caesar is my friend"
For sure my favorite personality of the show. He possesses so many great qualities and traits. I can’t help but admire him.
"I am Daenerys Stormborn of the House Targaryen, the First of my Name, Queen of the Andals and the First Men, The Unburnt, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Chains and Mother of Drago...."
"Porca Juno, what cack you speak. Would you just get on with your point?"
Imagine Marc Antony in GoT. Would be glorious.
His patience would run out by "First Men"
@@mahapralaya999 we basically got marc antony and octavian in GoT as tyrion and tywin
Man, Daenerys must really live in your mind rent free to reference her in a video wholly unrelated to her. Anyways, considering Daenerys herself has some inspirations with Cleopatra, as confirmed by the author of the series, the actual historical Antony would probably have gone crazy for her.
I bet your hatred for her still burns brightly all these years later, do you think of her while on the shitter as well? Any time you're constipated and need to push one out you think of her naked on a burnt pyre surrounded by dragons in all her glory?
@@Flash244MCGaming And Caesar as Mance rayder lmao
Purefoy's performance is pitch-perfect in every way. Thank you to the writers for giving him so many of the greatest dialogue in the series.
1:34 Vorenus staring judgingly at Anthony but unable to do anything because they both know he sold himself out for the rank and money is so funny
I'm not sure that "funny" is the right word.
Praetorian guard moment lol
Underrated comment
👀 Vorenus has seen shit
😂😂😂😂
Anthony as played by James Purefoy-- such a magnificent bastard!
Yup, those are the exact words that came to mind.
Really bastard?
I wish I were able to greet my acquaintances by saying, "James, you old c*ck! How good to see you!" lol
Do it
You can
I did it. It’s great to see the shock on their faces
😂😂😂@@milanacs1916
It was very common in north west England to refer to friends like this
9:40 Antony laughing at Cicero is hilarious!
Half the time I find it hard to tell whether or not Mark Anthony ever takes anything seriously - except for when he's bored of course.
Fighting, fucking, & friendship is what he takes seriously... the rest is just bullshit that he has to tolerate cause Ceasar ordered him to deal with the bullshit.
@@nationalsocialism3504 which he does because of his loyalty to Caesar - even he could warn Caesar he was playing too dangerous a game but Caesar wouldn't listen
@@agenttheater5 Ceasar problem similar to JFK went way too soft... Hitler had similar if much less problems by not going full out like Augustus did. Just wipe out the opposition and move on with your life... don't let them survive but the Ceasar never really grasped the full scope of what the problem was and only focused on dealing with the symptoms.
@@nationalsocialism3504 Caesar grew up under Sulla's rule, perhaps he wanted to avoid becoming a compete tyrant. But once you go for tyranny its best to go all in
@@mortache Ceasar was a reformer... much like JFK & Huey P Long, reformers get killed since they aren't being serious about the problem & therefore aren't serious about the threat. It requires revolutionary action like Augustus or Hitler to effect positive change like those men did.
Such an iconic portrayal!
Seems I need to rewatch this show again… for the 13th time.
THIRTEEENTH! THIRTEEENTH!
THIRTEENTH!!
THIRTEENTH
Deep 13th him, he’d follow the Eagle up Plutos ass 💀
James Purefoy as Marc Antony in ROME season 2 ought to have been nominated as Best Lead Actor In A Drama Series by every television award giving organization. Its no wonder at all that the marvelous Polly Walker as the unforgettable Atia of the Julii fell upon the earth and sobbed her poor heart out at the gates of Cleopatra's palace when she tragically realized her beloved Anty was lost to her forever.
Cleopatra didnt know when to quit while she was ahead.
@@natemorrow2911 Cleopatra knew she needed a Roman protector to prevent her being removed from the throne of Egypt by Rome.
@heliotropezzz333 ironic downfall then
Antony pissing in Cicero's plants while casually threatening him is the funniest scene in the whole show IMO
From all actors that portrayed Mark Anthony throughout the years, James Purefoy is the face that comes to my mind when I picture Mark Anthony in my head.
Same 😂
Marc Anthony as a "politician" is the best... he's so gleefully terrible at it & just threatens everyone into carrying out Ceasar orders cause Ceasar order him to carry out those orders.
Who knew that former soldier's are not good politicians 😅
@@PrincessLockette Marc Antony is very good at politics in this series in a mafia type style, just not better than Caesar and not better than Octavius.
@@PrincessLockette historically, he was an excellent politician of the era
@@HarrDarr No he was not, he nearly got rome to rebell when caesar left him in control there...
I like Brutus' comment "Oh Antony how nice"
Love he’s being absolutely not caring for ceremonies
Great actor, and as chance would have it, I met him in a pub once in London and he seemed a good bloke to boot.
Best actor for this VERY well written interpretation of this classic character! Awesome job!
Genuinely believe that only the most charismatic people alive are allowed to play Antony.
Still have the DVDs of both seasons at home, and visit them from time to time. James Purefoy's acting is just a delight to watch, and rewatch.
James did an exquisite, masterful job as Mark Anthony. My favourite character in all entertainment
Most underrated tv characters of all time played by a tragically underrated actor
lmao always loved Mark Anthony sense of humor
We Should of had a Season 3, Man I loved this series
Mark Anthony busting through the scene like a fucking battering ram: *bRuTuS mE olD CoCk! WhaT on EArtH arE yoU DoINg hEre?*
Brutus: *Mark Anthony how nice～*
😂😂😂😂😂
Finest acting performance in any series ever .. with the finest performance in the last episode when he found out cleopatra was dead... Well done sir 👏
The casting in this show was amazing.
"snivelry" I have gotten so much use of this word thanks to the good Marc Anthony.
😂.... 'pedantry' is my personal favourite, whenever someone is nagging or bitching about something beyond trivial..
One of the best shows (and characters) ever. Just wanted this series to go on and on.
Most of the main characters were dead by the end of the series but the old BBC show 'I, Claudius' carries on from the reign of Octavian/Augustus.
Why does 5:54 make me feel like Antony would have made a good fit for Game of Thrones 😂
"Summer is coming"
People wanted him to play euron
@@jordanwilliams1515 Doesn't fit. Euron is terrifying in the books.
Edit : hmmm it could fit. The problem is the writing
@@minecraftherobrine1234 it’s a perfect fit, he was a fan favourite to play the role and I believe was approached about the role but said he didn’t wanna be in game of thrones because of Rome. He said it felt like they stole there show
@@jordanwilliams1515 That is heartbreaking because of how true it is. I didn't know he loved Rome as much as we did. He must've been excited to act out Antony's campaign in Parthia.
Marc anthony was my favourite charcter in rome. He wasnt the smartest guy but he had honour and was an amazing fighter
Marcus Antonius telling Cicero that he's merciful. The writers were having fun!
I really liked this series
James Purefoy was great and very funny in most of his scenes...antony is the best one on the show..these clips are hysterical...Great show!!
He was so perfect! God I wish we got season 3!
Favorite character of an all-time great show.
Snows. Always. Melt. Pure 10/10 reply.
One of two of my favorite series. Loved this show. Marc Antony should have won an Emmy.
Purefoy really filled up the character nicely, and the writters give him the chance to shine. What a joy to watch.
"Porco Juno what cack do you speak??" is my favourite
Brutus was disrespected in GOT under used big time man's a damn good actor lol
He had a starring role in Outlander, albiet as an absolute dirtbag.
sIt dOwN uNclE
Thanks. Now I remember where had seen him 😄
@@malafakka8530 Ciaran hinds (Caesar) also played Mance Rayder in GoT
@@Pantsinabucket yes, that I know but thanks nonetheless.
i need to see this again, anthony is too amazing
Thank you for making this.
James Purefoy, ladies and gentlemen 👏👏👏
2:20 somehow i expected antony to say something along the lines off: "TRIBUNE mark antony, I didn't fight for a decade in Gaul to be called a general thank you very much"
That went unspoken. No need for explanations, everyone there knew his record and were terrified of him. Ha ha.
"Sniverly, the ram has touched the wall, no further."
“Do ya hear me, boys?”
“Aye, will do sir “
A man of action.
Rome was such good drama series. It should not have been restricted to two seasons.
Best character in this. Hilarious and tragic.
His face at 2:22 is so priceless
anthony is the best. I just loved him
Mark Anthony...what a great role. The actor did a fine job of it. Watched this series twice and enjoyed thoroughly each time. Wonderful overview of that time period. Ray Stevenson was riveting as Titus Pullo. Sad that he had to leave us at such a young age.
A man of his work. He did nailed Ciscero hands to the senate door
To this day HBO's Rome is still in my top 3 favourite tv shows of all time, so underrated yet stunningly brilliant and so sad it ended with only two seasons, i think we all would have loved this masterpiece to go on and on, instead they began production on....... Game of Thrones, The woman who plays Niobe and The guy who plays Brutus both had roles in GOT with HBO which makes me kind of sad as i much preferred their character's in Rome, they were wasted on GOT. "What once was is now but a distant memory that lives on in our hearts"
Hardcore Rome Fan.
Honestly, it wasn't that good. It took too many liberties with the actual history. It also didn't have any battle scenes.
Great editing
The editing makes it 👍
One of my favorite actors. Thanks.
James Purefoy is an absolute legend.
Great editing, best character in the show
I found out that marc Anthony mother was Caesars cousin. Makes abit more sense why they have uncle and spoiled nephew vibe sometimes.
"STAND TO FUCKING ATTENTION WHEN I'M TALKING TO YOU!!"
Even with his bad qualities he was just the man to bring Voreanus out of his grief.
Can we also highlight how hilarious the reactions and facial expressions of the script who plays Cicero does? 😂
“I assure you it is no threat ,snow always melt”
Purefoy was good in this role.
Best mark Anthony ever
Happy birthday to him ❤️❤️❤️
Great series ever
Cor blimey!! Mark Anthony!!!!😍
This was brilliant.. Brilliant acting...
dude went beta for Cleopatra
"The ram has touched the wall, no mercy!"
BASED and siegepilled
as funny as it is, this is how mark anthony was. there is written record of his demeanor.
James Purefoy acting and portrayal of Marc Anthony was truly masterful, what a talented actor !
The role was made for him or he was made for the role I dont know.. but wow !
Of all the faction leaders, Anthony was my favorite.
So many great moments. 🫶
One of the greatest characters on the screen played exceptionally well by James prefoy....
He will always be known as Marc Anthony....Ironically it had only 2 seasons when it could easily had gone to 5 or 6 seasons
Nobody is beyond redemption, Lucius. Not even you.
James Purefoy played Marc Antony so well. Ngl he carries most of the scenes he’s in.
So many brilliant characters in this show
Love how Antony just takes over Pompey's house.
His interpretation of Marc Anthony was great, able to go in seconds from sassy and funny, to cold and hateful, to unpredictable and terrifying. This show was so underrated...
Dismissed. 2:40 loved the time he was being blessed, haha 😆 he couldn’t wait to leave.
Him making senators squirm with poorly veiled threats is the best shit ever