Lesley-Ann Brandt as Naevia (Prequel, Season 1) / Cynthia Addai-Robinson (Season 2, Season 3).

Manu Bennett as Crixus (Prequel, Season 1, Season 2, Season 3).

Peter Mensah as Doctore/ Oenomaus (Prequel, Season 1, Season 2).

Lucy Lawless as Lucretia (Prequel, Season 1, Season 2).

John Hannah as Quintus Lentulus Batiatus (Prequel, Season 1).

Andy Whitfield as Spartacus (Season 1) / Liam McIntyre as Spartacus (Season 2, Season 3).

War of the Damned premiered on January 25, 2013.

On June 4, 2012, Starz announced the third and final season, titled Spartacus: War of the Damned. Whitfield gave his blessings, and passed away on September 11, 2011. Pre-production of season 2 continued when Whitfield was announced cancer-free, however his cancer recurred, and Starz officially re-casted the role to Liam McIntyre for the role of Spartacus for season 2, titled Spartacus: Vengeance. Because of the delay, Starz produced a six-episode prequel titled Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, to introduce a backstory and to give Whitfield time to recover. However, it was delayed due to lead actor Andy Whitfield being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. After filming of the season was complete, the production team announced a second season to be produced. The first season is titled Spartacus: Blood and Sand. The show is comprised of 3 seasons and a prequel. The show has been rated TV-MA for graphic violence, profanity, and strong sexual content. DeKnight serves as the lead writer and executive producer of The series was inspired by the historical legend of Spartacus, a Thracian gladiator, who from 73-71 B.C., led a slave rebellion against the Roman Republic. It is televised by television network Starz, premiering on January 22, 2010, and concluding on April 12, 2013. Unfortunately, this famous saying is purely derived from the example set by Spartacus and isn’t actually a part of his history.Spartacus is an American historical drama television franchise created by Steven S. There is no evidence of any quote or of any great defense of his people by Spartacus in any manner. Doing so serves as a great callback to the original film while also showing how Spartacus evolved as an ideal. However, both versions of the famous quote are entirely fictitious. Due to the unquestionable devotion of his followers, though, everyone else eventually stands up and also declares, “I am Spartacus.” The show, however, spins this quote very differently.ĭuring some of the latter and final raids made by Spartacus and his crew, various members are seen declaring “I am Spartacus” throughout. In this scene, as Spartacus and his army are captured, Spartacus stands up declaring “I am Spartacus” as a means of hoping to spare the rest of his allies. Most people are familiar with the famous line, “I am Spartacus.” This quote was made famous thanks to the 1906s film.

Spartacus television show