Andy Whitfield in 'Spartacus': It took months to replace him execs say
SEASON PREMIERE Spartacus: Vengeance, 10 pm, Starz Liam McIntyre replaces poor Andy Whitfield, who tragically died of cancer. Liam starts a slave revolt to make.
who is ten years younger than his predecessor in the role, his admiration for Whitfield and what's ahead for the rebel leader in.
Actor Liam McIntyre, who took over the role of Spartacus for the late Andy Whitfield in Starz Entertainment's Spartacus: Vengeance, admitted he'll probably be sensitive to how fans react to his performance, especially on the show's Facebook page.
Australian actor Liam McIntyre (HBO's The Pacific) has taken on the title role in the third season of the Starz original series, Spartacus following the passing of Andy Whitfield after an 18-month battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Which brings us to "Spartacus" (STARZ, 10 pm), which returns for a new season tonight with Liam McIntyre replacing Andy Whitfield in the title role on the network's biggest hit. Whitfield originated the role in the first season, then was diagnosed
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