As filming for the previously ordered season 2 drew near, lead actor andy whitfield spartacus was diagnosed with nonhodgkins lymphoma in. They had a great ensemble cast, set pieces, and special effects for a paid cable program. He led a revolt against rome in 73, but eventually was defeated by crassus in 71 and crucified. Naevia is of average height, slim build and dark complexion. Spartacus is a set of starz television series that focuses on the historical figure of spartacus, a thracian gladiator who, from 73 to 71 bc, led a major slave uprising against the roman republic. When the actors cancer recurred and he later died on september 11, 2011, starz had actor liam mcintyre take on the role of spartacus in the second season titled. I wish they would get rid of naevia or at least change the actress i just do not like naevia, i find that every scene she is in i find myself wishing she was not in it. I was instantly crestfallen, not only because it looked like there might not be a second season of blood and sand, but the man himself had a terrible disease. Here his anguished widow tells of his shocking decline. Despite his affection for her, she realizes she ultimately cannot replace spartacus wife sura. She had long, dark brown hair that she typically wore behind her, in a. I wish the same actor from season one could have made it to the end of the series however that was not possible. Spartacus, determined to bring down roma, now leads a rebellion swelled by thousands of freed slaves.
Glaber would lose faith with the people, as spartacus has become popular with the crowd. Jun 10, 2016 with a second season already ordered, spartacus made its debut on starz in january of 2010 to an audience that would continue to grow over time. Andy whitfield, the british star of us tv drama spartacus. As far as overviewing the season, i have elected to stop here because the final 23 episodes wrap up the entire series.
Occasionally they leave the hideout and wander around the town searching for food or weapons. While this is one of the most difficult processes for an actor to go through, the results are incredibly satisfying. Taylor will play a young slave rescued from a cruel fate who will come into contact with the key leaders of the revolt. Dec 23, 2017 watch the story of historys greatest gladiator unfold with graphic violence and the passions of the women that love them. Sep 11, 2011 learn more about andy whitfield at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more. It premiered on january 25, 20 and concluded on april 12, 20. While waiting for whitfields treatment and expected recovery, the network produced a sixpart prequel, spartacus.
Andy whitfield, star of the starz entertainment swordandsandal series spartacus, died in australia on sunday at the age of 39. Spartacus wife sura is condemned to slavery, and spartacus is taken to rome to be executed in the games by glaber. Roman leader gaius claudius glaber has died, and former rivals become rebel generals, joining the war against. Liam mcintyre, an australian actor who starred in hbos the pacific, has been. It is televised by television network starz, premiering on january 22, 2010, and concluding on april 12, 20. Andy whitfield of spartacus cancer death documentary. Lind, whos also from australia, and taylor, a new zealander, appeared in go girls, among other projects.
Jun 25, 2012 after months of clashing swords and seeking vengeance, andy whitfield the chiseled gladiator from tvs spartacus. While waiting for whitfields treatment and expected recovery, starz produced a sixpart prequel, spartacus. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of spartacus with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. On june 4, 2012, starz announced the third and final season, titled spartacus. Lesleyann brandt to leave starzs spartacus, role of. Turns out that as the 2nd season of spartacus was coming up, the original actress who played naevia, lesleyann brandt, could not seem to come to terms for a new financial agreement with starz.
After the saddening news of actress lesleyann brandt leaving the show to pursue other work, we were left wondering who would now replace the second departing cast. But i cant get used to the change of spartacus actor. Kirk douglas, an icon of hollywoods golden age and star of such films as spartacus, the bad and the beautiful and champion has died. The rebellion continues, and gaius claudius glaber rallies his troops to capua to stop. Whitfields spartacus costar lucy lawless also paid tribute to the actor in a statement to ew. Spartacus tv series 201020 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
She is eventually found by the rebels, and joins their cause alongside her lover. Spartacus, season 3 the cast and stunt performers begin their toughest boot camp to date 2012 starz spartacus is currently filming season 3 of the series. The series was inspired by the historical legend of spartacus, a thracian gladiator, who from 7371 b. Months after british actor andy whitfield pictured played the lead in spartacus, he succumbed to a rare form of cancer. Tag popularity top rated top rated popular recently rated date added. Andy whitfield, the former star of starzs drama series spartacus. She is banished from the ludus after their love affair is discovered. In season 1 of the starz hit spartacus, the titular hero. British tv actor simon merrells the wolfman, family affair will play crassus, the richest man in rome, who craves the power and respect that would come. With this final season we were able to see all the main characters throughout the seasons come together and fight.
Whitfield, who created the lead character in that hit starz series about the roman gladiator. Feb 05, 2020 kirk douglas, an icon of hollywoods golden age and star of such films as spartacus, the bad and the beautiful and champion has died. Download spartacus season 3 complete episodes in hd 720p. Andy whitfield left an indelible mark on all of us in the spartacus family, she said. Blood and sand, the titular star, andy whitfield was diagnosed with nonhodgkin. Sep 12, 2011 andy whitfield, the british star of us tv drama spartacus. It might be the actress but all i know is that as she is right now, i wish she was not in the show. The producers put production of the second season on hold, while andy whitfield underwent medical tr. Whitfield appeared in all episodes of the first season that aired in 2010, and was preparing to shoot the second when he was diagnosed with cancer. However, it was delayed due to lead actor andy whitfield being diagnosed with nonhodgkin lymphoma.
Spartacus star andy whitfield dead at 39 the marquee. Blood and sand know whitfield as the titular gladiator. Actors tagged as spartacus by the listal community. Spartacus star liam mcintyre describes what he took from. Fans of starz entertainments original drama spartacus. The muscled actor succumbed to nonhodgkins lymphoma, a type of. Young caius julius caesar manages to pose as a escaped shepherd slave and wins the confidence of dishonest schemer nemetes.
Everyone hoped whitfield would recover and return to the sadly. Naevia is a former slave in the house of batiatus, owned by lucretia, who later becomes crixus love interest. The group represents the strong and single force although they are divided. Although declared cancerfree in june 2010, a routine medical check in september 2010 revealed a relapse and whitfield was compelled to abandon the role. Britishborn actor andy whitfield, star of the tv series spartacus. When the actor s cancer recurred and he later died on september 11, 2011, starz had actor liam mcintyre take on the role of spartacus in the second season titled spartacus. After months of clashing swords and seeking vengeance, andy whitfield the chiseled gladiator from tvs spartacus. Its been a long time since weve heard anything about the forthcoming second season of spartacus, which is tentatively titled, spartacus. Caesar wont stand for being the boys deputy and beheads the cowardly gate keeper who escaped and reports spartacus took the city easily. Shortly after completing the first season of spartacus. As filming for the previously ordered season 2 drew near, lead actor andy whitfield spartacus was diagnosed with nonhodgkins lymphoma in march of 2010. Liam mcintyre talks about taking over in season 2 of blood and sand the new york times. I hear lesleyann brandt, who played naevia, body slave to lucretia.
The work follows the exploits of spartacus, the leader of the slave uprising against the romans. Starz moving forward with second season of spartacus, very. Hutchison has had roles in shortland street and underbelly. Spartacus devises a plan to lead his army over the snowy ridge. Spartacus, or spartak, is a ballet by aram khachaturian 19031978. The series was inspired by the historical figure of spartacus played by liam mcintyre from second season and andy whitfield in first season, a thracian gladiator who, from 73 to 71 bc, led a major slave uprising against the roman republic. According to the new york times, the 39yearold passed away on sunday in sydney, australia from nonhodgkins lymphoma. This delayed production of season two of spartacus. Spartacus star andy whitfield dead at 39 the marquee blog. Whitfield died on sunday in sydney, australia, 18 months after being diagnosed with non. Once escaped, the rebel army splits between spartacus and crixus. Could they have chosen a worse actress for navias replacement.
Spartacus is an american historical drama television franchise created by steven s. Production on the second season was supposed to start soon. Deknight and robert tapert focused on structuring the events of spartacus obscure early life leading to the records of history. A sub for all things related to the starz tv series spartacus. With a second season already ordered, spartacus made its debut on starz in january of 2010 to an audience that would continue to grow over time. Gods of the arena, with only a brief uncredited voiceover from the actor. Liam mcintyre talks about taking over in season 2 of blood and sand. Sep 12, 2011 spartacus actor andy whitfield has died, cnn has confirmed. But then andy whitfield, the shows spartacus, was diagnosed with nonhodgkins lymphoma. Actor liam mcintyre took over whitfields role in the tv series when he became ill. Spartacus star liam mcintyre describes what he took from andy whitfields performance while bringing his own take on the gladiator, the actor tells thr there were choices his predecessor made. Despite spartacus s explicit instructions, surviving roman citizens suffer excessive cruelty, especially at the hands of crixuss traumatized naevia, who even kills blacksmith attius. Actor andy whifield, who portrayed the titular character in the starz tv series,spartacus, blood and sand died in sydney australia on sunday after an 18month battle with nonhodgkin lymphoma. Spartacus actor andy whitfield has died, cnn has confirmed.
Spartacus vengeance s steven deknight on lucretia, ilithyia. Blood and sand, the titular star, andy whitfield was diagnosed with nonhodgkin lymphoma. Vengeance is the starz epic series which continues the story of spartacus. The cast of spartacus what looks like now spartacus. Blood and sand ended the first season exhausted with an aching back. Blood and sand had come out but, it turned out sadly, that production for another season was delayed because the great, and total hottie, lead actor andy whitfield was diagnosed with and sadly passed away from earlystage nonhodgkin. Jun 23, 2012 months after british actor andy whitfield pictured played the lead in spartacus, he succumbed to a rare form of cancer. Again featuring liam j mcintyre as spartacus who will this time be joined by three new characters played by. Blood and sand, died sunday of nonhodgkin lymphoma in sydney, his manager sam maydew told the associated press. In season 2 she continues to aid spartacus, becoming a skilled archer and warrior in her own right. I wish they would get rid of naevia or at least change. Lesleyann brandt to leave starzs spartacus, role of naevia will. Spartacus loses trust in her when she tries to murder the captured ilithyia.
Learn more about andy whitfield at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more. As a result of the incident, the fia regrets to inform that. Jan 28, 2012 spartacus star liam mcintyre describes what he took from andy whitfields performance while bringing his own take on the gladiator, the actor tells thr there were choices his predecessor made. Mar 02, 2011 i absolutely could not wait for the second season. Apr 02, 2012 spartacus vengeance s steven deknight on lucretia, ilithyia, and some season 3 details apr. Spartacus hides together with his group of rebellious gladiators in the drainage canals in capua surroundings. April 29, 2011 stephen sanchez 35 comments its been a long time since weve heard anything about the forthcoming second season of spartacus, which is tentatively titled, spartacus.
Liam mcintyre replaces andy whitfield in spartacus tv guide. Roman leader gaius claudius glaber has died, and former rivals. Usually when you have to change major cast members the show suffers, but for spartacus that was really not the case. Weve made some important changes to our privacy and cookies policy. I wish they would get rid of naevia or at least change the. Over two months before the premiere, on november 7, 2011, starz announced that it was renewing spartacus for a third season a second year with liam mcintyre in the titular role. Instead of dying, spartacus kills the gladiators sent to kill him, and as a result spartacus cannot be executed. Starz is known as being less restrictive in its actors contracts, which allowed. Mcintyre discusses the difficult burden of replacing andy whitfield, the actor who created the title character on the hit starz series about a roman gladiator who will lead a slave revolt. As her manager put it, his client would be willing to come back to the role, if the price is right.