Raph's Girl
04-01-2009, 07:16 PM
http://www.mania.com/lawless-spartacus_article_114081.html
It seems that the trio behind "Xena: Warrior Princess" are teaming up again for a new sword-and-sandals syndicated series. Variety reports that Lucy Lawless has signed on to star in the new fantasy series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," which is created by Xena masterminds Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi.
The New Zealand actress will play the proprietor of a camp for gladiators in the Starz Media production while Australian actor Andy Whitfield will play the title role.
Production is scheduled to roll in April in hopes of premiering on Starz in January 2010.
It seems that the trio behind "Xena: Warrior Princess" are teaming up again for a new sword-and-sandals syndicated series. Variety reports that Lucy Lawless has signed on to star in the new fantasy series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," which is created by Xena masterminds Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi.
The New Zealand actress will play the proprietor of a camp for gladiators in the Starz Media production while Australian actor Andy Whitfield will play the title role.
Production is scheduled to roll in April in hopes of premiering on Starz in January 2010.