Why did they change Spartacus actors?

Why did they change Spartacus actors?

McIntyre, 28, steps into the role after Whitfield was forced to drop out after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Production on the Starz series was initially halted in March. After his cancer resurfaced, Whitfield was forced to drop out to resume aggressive treatment.

Can a 13 year old watch Spartacus?

Parents need to know that this extremely violent swords-and-sandals series isn’t appropriate for kids.

Who was Batiatus wife in Spartacus?

Lucy Lawless as Lucretia – Batiatus’ wife.

Why was Spartacus actor changed in season 3?

Actor Liam McIntyre took over Whitfield’s role in the TV series when he became ill. “On a beautiful sunny Sydney spring morning, surrounded by his family, in the arms of his loving wife, our beautiful young warrior Andy Whitfield lost his 18-month battle with lymphoma cancer,” his wife said in a statement.