According to the latest reports, the search to fill Andy Whitfield's sandals for Starz' acclaimed Spartacus: Blood & Sand, has been whittled down to two potential candidates. As you should remember, Whitfield was forced to bow out of the role after his cancer returned, … [Read more...]
Review: ‘Spartacus Blood & Sand’ Season One Blu-ray
The historic, real-life tale of Spartacus is not new to Hollywood. But neither history nor Hollywood have ever seen anything quite like Starz' Spartacus: Blood & Sand. It is something wholly new, using bits of other well-known formulas in creative and clever new ways that … [Read more...]
Happy News & Sad News for ‘Spartacus’ Fans
So there's finally been a decision about what Starz' production of Spartacus: Blood and Sand is going to do, since title star Andy Whitfield is unable to resume his role, due to the return of his Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The happy news: The show must go on! Spartacus will move … [Read more...]
‘Spartacus’ Star Not Returning
Andy Whitfield, who stars in Spartacus: Blood and Sand in the title role, has announced that he won't be returning to the show -- at least not for its second season. Whitfield was diagnosed with cancer in March of this year, after which he was treated and declared in remission. … [Read more...]
Spartacus gets a prequel
In light of star Andy Whitfield's diagnosis of cancer, Spartacus: Blood and Sand has gone on an indefinite hiatus. But Starz hopes to continue the series' popularity by launching a six-part prequel series. Whitfield will make a cameo appearance in the prequel, but the … [Read more...]