Australian actor Liam McIntyre has been selected to fill the gladatorial boots of Andy Whitfield who originated the role in the Starz series: Spartacus: Blood and Sand. As Whitfield was unable to return due to health issues, he gave his blessing to the recasting. Details from the press release follow the jump.
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Spartacus No More?
Andy Whitfield will not be returning for a second season of Starz’ original series, Spartacus: Blood and Sand. The Australian actor’s cancer has recurred. Although a planned prequel – Spartacus: Gods of the Arena – will air as planned, Whitfield’s absence has left decisions on continuing the series up in the air. The Starz press release […]
TELEVISION: Work Begins on Six-Part Prequel to Star’s Spartacus This Summer!
What do you when your show has been picked up for a second season before the first one even airs and your star winds up with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma? If you’re the creative team behind Spartacus: Blood and Sand, you come up with a prequel that uses many of your other cast of characters.
TELEVISION: Lucy Lawless Back in the Saddle in Starz’s Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Trailer Debut!
Lucy Lawless is back in the saddle again – literally as Starz gave their latest show Spartacus: Blood and Sand a big Comic-Con push, even though it doesn’t debut until January, 2010. It shows they have a lot of faith in this show. Now we have the official trailer, which is looking pretty darn epic […]