'Spartacus: Vengeance' Official thread.

"Many surprises are in store for 'Vengeance' viewers this year, but rest assured, the multi-layered plot and richly developed characters will continue to be a trademark of this series, It's incredibly gratifying to see how the story has resonated so well with viewers worldwide."

"The executives at Starz have been extremely supportive in giving us creative freedom and allowing us to tell the story in a rich, yet bold way that leaves an indelible mark on its fans,"

- executive producer Rob Tapert.

In its relatively brief existence, 'Spartacus' has had to face an unusual and tragic set of circumstances. After winning a rabidly faithful audience with a surprisingly epic and entertaining first season in 2010, original star Andy Whitfield was diagnosed with cancer, and fans got the awful news that the disease had taken his life about two months ago.

While Whitfield was battling the disease, the network and producers put a full second season on hold and instead offered fans the six-episode prequel, 'Spartacus: Gods of the Arena.'

The lead role was eventually recast with McIntyre, and the full, 10-episode second season will finally debut Jan. 27. Season 2, 'Spartacus: Vengeance,' will combine characters from the first season, 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand,' as well as some familiar faces from 'Spartacus: Gods of the Arena.'

'Spartacus: Vengeance' begins just a few weeks after the massacre that ended 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand.' The gladiators are united, albeit shakily, and Spartacus is still on a quest to avenge Sura's death. He'll attempt to build an army, set free the slaves and overcome the Roman Empire. Yep, all in one season!'

This season will see Liam McIntyre take over the role of Spartacus from the late Andy Whitfield. Lucy Lawless, Peter Mensah, Manu Bennett, Dustin Clare, Nick E. Tarabay, Katrina Law, Craig Parker, Viva Bianca and Cynthia Addai-Robinson also star.




This is the kind of vote of confidence that warms the heart: Starz has given 'Spartacus' a third season before the second season of the show arrives on Jan. 27.

Executives at Starz apparently felt so positively about the second season, 'Spartacus: Vengeance,' and new star Liam McIntyre's performance in the title role that they've told executive producer/creator Steven DeKnight and his writers to get straight to work on Season 3.

Cool. Initially I wasn't very impressed by the show - I thought that it was just a gorier version of 300 turned into a tv show with not much going for it other than a bit of shock value.

However it grew on me, and now I quite like it.

I didnt realize that Andy Whitfield died from the cancer......waaaay too young to leave this earth.

Anyway, loved the first season and hopefully McIntyre can pull the role off that Whitfield played so well.

Is Liam McIntyre any good? I don't recall seeing him anywhere.

Originally Posted by Rainbow Dash

Is Liam McIntyre any good? I don't recall seeing him anywhere.

Well, this is his IMDB profile: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2553987/

According to this he's been cast in 13 titles, including Spartacus.

However, it's worth remembering that Andy Whitfield acted in only 8 titles: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1813878/

Only t0oo bad the good man Batiatus won't return, I loved that guy. He had some epic lines and was a really well written protagonist indeed. I think this show took most people by surprise, it started out as some 300 rip-off that did not seem to go anywhere, but over the first season it not only improved, once you got past the boobs and blood it revealed itself to have amazing depth and excellent character development.

Even prominent feminists have praised the show for having just as much male nudity as female

I still have yet to watch Blood and Sand.

Just watched the final two episodes of Blood and Sand last week, and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. Can't wait for Vengeance.

Also:

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

Dat Viva Bianca.

I dont know If I like Gods of the Arena or Blood and Sand better, I'd rank them equally. Gods of the Arena are a very good watch indeed though. You should see them before Vengeance, its only 6 episodes.

Looking forward to it .

New inside look:



I am really curious how the show is going to pull off this season. The two last seasons have been strictly structured in location and hierarchy with the Ludus owned by Batiatus, and the gladiatorial fights. Now they take the action all over Italy and deal with High Roman Politics. I wonder if they will pull it off as well as ROME did.

Nice sneak peak! Thanks for posting.......glad I still have my Starz subscription!

Seems interesting, but I am really not feeling the show anymore after Whitfield departed.

His ability with the character really defined what I loved about the first season.

So I have yet to watch this show, as mentioned earlier...Would it be worth it to buy Blood and Sand as well as Gods of the Arena?

Originally Posted by Gen. Chris

So I have yet to watch this show, as mentioned earlier...Would it be worth it to buy Blood and Sand as well as Gods of the Arena?

Absolutely! I don't watch much tv, and I don't have starz, but I make a friend of mine tape it for me. Imo, the greatest tv series I have ever seen besides Hogan's Heroes.


Pasan, thanks for that preview. I can't believe Rome didn't last longer, that was a real heartbreaker.

Originally Posted by ztrain909

Absolutely! I don't watch much tv, and I don't have starz, but I make a friend of mine tape it for me. Imo, the greatest tv series I have ever seen besides Hogan's Heroes.


Pasan, thanks for that preview. I can't believe Rome didn't last longer, that was a real heartbreaker.

Rome's huge expense was the culprit of it ending, I do believe.

There is supposed to be a Rome film, and now Mr. Heller has completed a script - the film's financiers are just waiting on a director and studio.

In the meantime, we have Spartacus to hold us over.

Didnt know about this continuation of the series with a new Spartacus actor.

Very much looking forward to Crixus' parting,the major Battles and the bloody rampage through south eastern Italy.

Thanks for posting this Påsan,+rep

At first this show was silly 300 over the top ridiculous but it has grown to be really really good. Can't wait for new season.

Originally Posted by Kanaric

At first this show was silly 300 over the top ridiculous but it has grown to be really really good. Can't wait for new season.

I can tell in the teaser up above that it was at least graphically influenced by 300...Somewhat of a draw, somewhat of a turnoff for me.

Just finished watching Blood and Sand for the first time. I enjoyed it quite a bit, though not as much as I would have liked.


I hope Liam can do a good job with replacing Whitfield. It's not exactly easy continuing on with the loss of the actor playing the title role.