I, CLAUDIUS to be Adapted into a Miniseries by HBO and BBC

HBO has once again teamed up with BBC to develop a epic miniseries adaptation of the Robert Graves historical novel I, Claudius. The serie will be produced by Rome's Jane Tranter and Anne Thomopooulos. This wouldn't be the first time this book got an adaptation BBC developed a 13-part miniseries for it back in 1976, and it starred Derek Jacobi as the title character. 

According to Deadline, "The book and mini gave a glimpse into the power, madness, murder, backstabbing and debauchery that was part and parcel of ruling class Rome. It is seen through the eyes of Claudius, who was content to be the butt of jokes and hide his brilliance behind a stutter and a limp. Because he was never perceived as a threat, Claudius was never poisoned or framed, as many others in his circle were. Claudius outlasted them all, and became emperor in 41 A.D."

Well good for him! He was the smartest of them all. Patience and endurance bring great rewards... right? There are actually two books that the mini series will be based on... I, Claudius: From the Autobiography of Tiberius Claudius Born 10 B.C. Murdered And Deified A.D. 54, and Claudius The God: And His Wife Messalina.

I am a huge history buff, and I love the history Rome and how nasty of a place it was. It's great to see that this story is going to get a epic miniseries adaptation, there's no doubt in my mind that it will end up being amazing. What do you think?