Filmed on location in Italy, TV mini-series EMPIRE begins with Julius Caesar's assassination, and the passing of his power to his nephew Octavius. At only 18 years old, Octavius plunges head-on into a fierce fight for his place as Rome's rightful leader. With an all-star cast including Emily Blunt (THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA), James Frain (THE TUDORS), Vincent Regan (300), Fiona Shaw (HARRY POTTER) and Santiago Cabrera (HEROES), stunning production design and thrilling action sequences, EMPIRE perfectly captures the epic drama of ancient Rome.