Marcus Junius Brutus

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Marcus Junius Brutus

Background

Marcus Junius Brutus is a member of the Roman aristocracy. His mother is Servilia of the Junii.


During the events of Rome: Season 1 Episode 1 The Stolen Eagle played by Tobias Menzies

Brutus arrives at Caesar's camp and they discuss recent events and Brutus' mother Servilia, who is upset Caesar hasn't written to her lately. Mark Antony interrupts them and asks for gold to reclaim the eagle standard. Caesar orders Strabo to give Antony the gold he needs. Brutus asks about the eagle and Caesar tells him about its theft and the discontent amongst the legion it has caused. Brutus returns home and gives his mother letters from Caesar. At Servilia's dinner party Brutus gets drunk and tells the crowd of Pompey Magnus, Octavia of the Julii and Glabius of his time in Gaul. Pompey calls Brutus aside and Brutus tells him of the loss of the standard and the lack of support from his army.

During the events of Rome: Season 1 Episode 3 An Owl in the Thornbrush played by Tobias Menzies

Brutus goes to a party put on by Atia of the Julii who blames Caesar for her troubles, to the crowd of Gaius Octavian, Octavia, and Servilia. She tells them if Caesar was there she would stab him herself. Later, Brutus tells Servilia Pompey has left Rome and they must decide who they will side with. Servilia tells Brutus it is up to him and he decides to side with Pompey. Servilia then tells him she will not leave Rome and will stay so she can be with Caesar and Brutus prepares to leave Rome.

During the events of Rome: Season 1 Episode 5 The Ram has Touched the Wall played by Tobias Menzies

Cicero tells Brutus he is thinking of deserting Pompey and he invites Brutus to join him, but Brutus refuses.

During the events of Rome: Season 1 Episode 7 Pharsalus played by Tobias Menzies

Brutus is in Pompey and the senator's dinner tent when he tells the others that he doesn't enjoy the fate that Caesar is about to endure. After Pompey's army is defeated at the battle of Pharsalus, Brutus and Cicero tell Cato and Scipio that they intend to surrender to Caesar. Brutus and Cicero ride to Caesar's camp and tell a Legionary that they are there to surrender. Caesar welcomes them warmly and brings them into his dinner tent where Brutus and Caesar break bread.