Recast Roles In Film And TV You Didn’t Know Happened

Spartacus Is Given New Blood

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In a tragic bit of recasting, Spartacus was forced to recast the title role after Andy Whitfield was diagnosed with cancer. Starz produced a prequel season while Whitfield fought, but after an extended absence gave the network his blessing to recast the role.

Whitfield passed away in 2011, and the torch of Spartacus was passed to Liam McIntyre. The show ran for two more seasons with McIntyre before it became too expensive for Starz to produce. Just around the bend, the truth behind the Mountain from Game of Thrones!