Spartacus

*Raph's Girl* · 04-01-2009, 07:16 PM

http://www.mania.com/lawless-spartac...le_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.

04-01-2009, 07:16 PM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Spartacus http://www.mania.com/lawless-spartac...le_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. __________________