Dustin Clare to Star In "Spartacus" Prequel: "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 05-11-2010, 11:07 PM

"Spartacus" Prequel Heading to Starz
by Chris Harnick
posted May 11th 2010

Starz is rolling out a six-part prequel to its hit series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand", but with series star Andy Whitfield being treated for cancer, Lucy Lawless and John Hannah will be the focal point of the new show.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the series will follow Lucretia (Lawless) and Batiatus (Hannah) and their champions before Spartacus.

Production on the second season of "Spartacus" has been delayed due to Whitfield's cancer diagnosis. However, Whitfield will be making an appearance in the prequel series.

The title of the series is still to be determined, but it will start production this summer in New Zealand.

"The prequel story maintains the excitement and entertainment value of the first season of "Spartacus", giving audiences the engaging experience they've come to expect," Starz president and CEO Chris Albrecht said in a conference call.

"Fortunately, Andy is responding to his treatments, and will be able to be part of this prequel in a limited capacity. As soon as he's able, we look forward to continuing the "Spartacus" story."

http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/05/11/sp...ding-to-starz/

JamesG · 07-19-2010, 11:16 AM

Dustin Clare to Star in "Spartacus" Prequel
by Catherine Lawson
posted Jul 19th 2010

It's been reported that Australian actor Dustin Clare has signed on for the lead role in Starz's epic new prequel, "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena".

Clare, best-known for his roles in Australian TV series "Underbelly" and "Satisfaction", will play Gannicus, the champion gladiator in the House of Batiatus before the advent of Spartacus.

He'll be joined by British actress Jaime Murray ("Dexter") playing a social climber in Capua, and Marisa Ramirez ("The Young and the Restless") playing a slave girl.

"Spartacus: Blood and Sand" star Andy Whitfield -- who's been undergoing treatment for cancer -- will make a brief appearance in the series after he was cleared by doctors to return to work.

"Arena of the Gods" is set before Batiatus (John Hannah) becomes head of either the family or the gladiator training school, and it will follow the fortunes of the House of Batiatus as it struggles to earn the right for its gladiators to fight in championship bouts.

As the lead gladiator, Gannicus will be pivotal to the house's success.

http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/07/19/du...tacus-prequel/

05-11-2010, 11:07 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,020	Dustin Clare to Star In "Spartacus" Prequel: "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena" *"Spartacus" Prequel Heading to Starz* by Chris Harnick posted May 11th 2010 Starz is rolling out a six-part prequel to its hit series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand", but with series star Andy Whitfield being treated for cancer, Lucy Lawless and John Hannah will be the focal point of the new show. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the series will follow Lucretia (Lawless) and Batiatus (Hannah) and their champions before Spartacus. Production on the second season of "Spartacus" has been delayed due to Whitfield's cancer diagnosis. However, Whitfield will be making an appearance in the prequel series. The title of the series is still to be determined, but it will start production this summer in New Zealand. "The prequel story maintains the excitement and entertainment value of the first season of "Spartacus", giving audiences the engaging experience they've come to expect," Starz president and CEO Chris Albrecht said in a conference call. "Fortunately, Andy is responding to his treatments, and will be able to be part of this prequel in a limited capacity. As soon as he's able, we look forward to continuing the "Spartacus" story." http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/05/11/sp...ding-to-starz/ Attached Images
	Last edited by JamesG; 07-19-2010 at 11:11 AM.

07-19-2010, 11:16 AM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,020	*Dustin Clare to Star in "Spartacus" Prequel* by Catherine Lawson posted Jul 19th 2010 It's been reported that Australian actor Dustin Clare has signed on for the lead role in Starz's epic new prequel, "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena". Clare, best-known for his roles in Australian TV series "Underbelly" and "Satisfaction", will play Gannicus, the champion gladiator in the House of Batiatus before the advent of Spartacus. He'll be joined by British actress Jaime Murray ("Dexter") playing a social climber in Capua, and Marisa Ramirez ("The Young and the Restless") playing a slave girl. "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" star Andy Whitfield -- who's been undergoing treatment for cancer -- will make a brief appearance in the series after he was cleared by doctors to return to work. "Arena of the Gods" is set before Batiatus (John Hannah) becomes head of either the family or the gladiator training school, and it will follow the fortunes of the House of Batiatus as it struggles to earn the right for its gladiators to fight in championship bouts. As the lead gladiator, Gannicus will be pivotal to the house's success. http://www.tvsquad.com/2010/07/19/du...tacus-prequel/ Attached Images