Head of the Roman state, Caesar decides to come to the Capitol where he is assassinated by the conspirators.
The soothsayer warns Caesar one last time that he is still in danger.
This Roman loyal to Caesar tries to give him a letter of warning, but is dismissed as crazy.
Senator and conspirator who takes part in murdering Caesar.
Senator and conspirator who takes part in murdering Caesar.
Leader of the conspirators, Cassius stabs Caesar and is suspicious of Antony's pledge of loyalty.
A conspirator who talks to Caesar; Brutus and Cassius worry that he might accidentally reveal the plan.
One of the conspirators, Brutus is last to stab Caesar. He welcomes Antony to the new government.
Senator and conspirator who takes part in murdering Caesar.
Senator and conspirator who stabs Caesar after pleading with Caesar to forgive his banished brother, Publius Cimber.
Senator and conspirator who takes part in murdering Caesar, he also distracts Antony before the murder.
A messenger working for Mark Antony.
Caesar's protege, Antony swears loyalty to the conspirators. Later, he apologizes for appearing to make peace with them and vows revenge.
A messenger from the approaching Octavius.
The soothsayer warns Caesar again. Artemidorus also tries to warn Caesar, but he brushes him off. Metellus Cimber presents a petition to Caesar: he wishes to have his banished brother forgiven. Caesar denies him. The other conspirators try to insist, but Caesar denies them all. Then the assassination begins. Casca stabs him first, and the other conspirators follow, last of all Brutus. Caesar dies, shocked.
In the aftermath, the conspirators know they need to address the Roman people and deal with Mark Antony. Antony asks the conspirators to let him die with Caesar. Brutus refuses to kill him and promises him a place in the new government. When Antony asks for permission to speak at the funeral, Cassius objects, but Brutus agrees—as long as Brutus gets to address the crowd first. In private, Antony begs Caesar's pardon for being friendly with the conspirators and reveals that he hopes to incite a riot. A messenger from Octavius arrives with news that Octavius is approaching Rome in response to Antony’s invitation.
