Spartacus: Vengeance [Starz - US] Spoilers!

Richard Dower · 14-07-2011 6:43pm #1

First new pics of the new Sparty, Liam McIntyre:

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/14/liam-mcintyre-spartacus-photo/

DeWitt · 14-07-2011 6:50pm

I was looking at these earlier. They are pictures afterall so I won't judge too hard, but he seems a lot rougher than Andy's Spartacus....not as cuddly :P
I'll wait for some live action clips before I go any further.

tvnutz · 14-07-2011 10:04pm

It's really just not going to be the same is it? You might get used to him after a while and hell me might be a really good actor but still...

Will wait on a trailer to see how it comes across.

DeWitt · 14-07-2011 10:27pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6U2qDbkZ20

Kiwi_knock · 14-07-2011 10:40pm

Certainly looks the part anyway.

Richard Dower · 14-07-2011 10:50pm

tvnutz wrote: »

It's really just not going to be the same is it? You might get used to him after a while and hell me might be a really good actor but still...

Will wait on a trailer to see how it comes across.

:rolleyes: Spartacus is NOT just one man/actor....it's the whole world of Sparty.

Corkfeen · 14-07-2011 10:54pm

He reminds me of Zachary Quinto in some of the photos. Initially thought Sylar when I saw them.

tvnutz · 14-07-2011 11:00pm

Richard Dower wrote: »

:rolleyes: Spartacus is NOT just one man/actor....it's the whole world of Sparty.

Get off it,he is the main character and despite great performances from Hannah and some others its still all him and the character. Now its going to be very different.

Richard Dower · 14-07-2011 11:05pm

tvnutz wrote: »

Get off it,he is the main character and despite great performances from Hannah and some others its still all him and the character. Now its going to be very different.

You're getting a double rolley, look --> :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

tvnutz · 14-07-2011 11:07pm

Richard Dower wrote: »

You're getting a double rolley, look --> :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

yes Richard,that make's you a genius,the smiley generally reserved for people who can't make a valid arguement. bravo. well done.

mufcboy1999 · 14-07-2011 11:08pm

cant wait but its ages away its gona drive me mad.

Otacon · 15-07-2011 8:41am

While I will most definitely be following this, without Andy, its almost going to feel like a reboot or something.

don ramo · 15-07-2011 1:22pm

it should be interesting, sad that andy isnt coming back, but i think with what happened hes replacement will be more accepted,

and going by the end of the first season some epic stuff is about to kick-off, also a lot of extra caratcers will probably be introduced, and some of the prequel caracter should pop up also,

at least we still have a spartacus, but no batiatus:(, no one can say jupiters cocks better than batiatus

ill have to stop coming here all these 8 month build-ups are wrecking my head, i saw a trailer for dallas the other day, its not out till next summer:eek:

stevenmu · 15-07-2011 3:17pm

I think the prequel has helped smooth the transition somewhat. Even without any Spartacus at all I thought the prequel season was excellent, so to have a different Spartacus could work. Tbh I'm far more worried about the loss of John Hannah/Batiatus.

ziedth · 15-07-2011 4:37pm

TBF he does really look the part. Just thinking about it I'll really miss all the arena scenes.

I do actually think that the show is going to miss John Hannah, the Roman general was a good baddie in season one but I love all the back stabbing and plotting nearly more then the action.

blodvyn · 15-07-2011 5:00pm

Defo not going to be the same

Will watch anyway, don't see why they didn't do a dexter and postpone production, then again money talks.

Having said that I did like the 6 part series without spartacus so hopefully this will be fine 2.

don ramo · 15-07-2011 6:01pm

blodvyn wrote: »

Will watch anyway, don't see why they didn't do a dexter and postpone production, then again money talks.

they did postpone production, and when andy got better and started getting back into shape for season 2 his cancer came back, so i doubth he would have wanted to do much for a year or two and just concentrate on his health, playing spartacus id say is a very pysically demanding role, keeping in such great shape for a 3-5 months shoot would be demanding for anyone, let alone a fella who had 2 cancer scares within months of each other,

Richard Dower · 23-07-2011 4:48am

Casting news: http://www.deadline.com/2011/07/starzs-spartacus-casts-female-warrior/

Ellen Hollman (Skateland) has landed the new female warrior role on Starz's Spartacus, whose upcoming second season will be titled Spartacus: Vengance. Hollman will play the new regular role of Saxa, a beautiful, vicious, intelligent and fiercely passionate woman that could face any man and have a good chance of coming out the victor. She is a force to reckoned with, on the battlefield or in the bedroom. Spartacus will hold a panel at Comic-Con this afternoon where the series will introduce to the Comic-Con crowd new star Liam McIntyre, joined by Comic-Con fave Lucy Lawless and other actors and producers from the Starz drama. Hollman's TV credits consist mainly of guest spots on series, including In Plain Sight, Rules of Engagement and Medium.

Richard Dower · 24-07-2011 7:42am

Whatcha think lads?...Liam has a VERY different vibe to Andy....approve or not?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x59O_uW19P0

The biggest good news: On 29, July - STARZ will release the first official full trailer!

http://www.tvline.com/2011/07/spartacus-vengeance-comic-con-liam-mcintyre/

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/23/lucy-lawless-comic-con-interview/

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/22/spartacus-vengeance-trailer-season-2/

Richard Dower · 24-07-2011 7:50am

I've watched it a few times now, imo...with very little to go on, my gut is telling me Liam will play this rather differently, in fact....this Spartacus reminds me of a character you'd see in Rome, and that's NOT a bad thing!

His presence is more authoritivy, his accent is more English, i'm not negative at all, which is good. We'll just have to get used to a new Sparty and also realise that Spartacus himself will have to change, with the breakout and uprising one must remember Spartacus has to become a leader, a general, a commander of thousands.

Ergo this change will make sense if you allow your self to get past the casting change.

tvnutz · 24-07-2011 1:31pm

Its hard to tell from that little clip,better waiting until the 29th when the full trailer comes out to be able to make a proper judgement.

Richard Dower · 25-07-2011 4:23am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SORV1PvjeR4

TwoShedsJackson · 25-07-2011 2:45pm

blodvyn wrote: »

Defo not going to be the same

Will watch anyway, don't see why they didn't do a dexter and postpone production, then again money talks.

Having said that I did like the 6 part series without spartacus so hopefully this will be fine 2.

As long as they keep up the hilarious scripting and violence, plus plenty of tits and ass thrown in, I don't really care what slice of beefcake they have playing Spartacus tbh.

Judging by the little you see of him in the trailer below, the new guy should do fine.

don ramo · 30-07-2011 3:16pm

full trailer, cant wait:D

Richard Dower · 30-07-2011 3:35pm

don ramo wrote: »

full trailer, cant wait:D

By Jupiters Cock....that looks EPIC!

Richard Dower · 31-07-2011 1:41am

http://www.spoilertv.com/2011/07/spartacus-vengeance-cast-promotional.html

^ promo photos....what's great is Mira is back!!, and she looks stunning.

http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2011/07/spartacus-vengeance-liam-mcintyre-on-andy-whitfields-legacy-plus-the-full-trailer.html

http://community.starz.com/t5/Spartacus-Vengeance/bd-p/SpartacusVengeance

missingtime · 31-07-2011 1:53am

Should not have watched the trailer

Anachrony · 31-07-2011 7:44am

stevenmu wrote: »

Even without any Spartacus at all I thought the prequel season was excellent, so to have a different Spartacus could work.

My thoughts exactly. The prequel proved you don't need the main character, much less the same actor for that character. The situation with the original actor is unfortunate, but as long as everything else remains consistent in quality, they can absorb the loss of any one cast member.

don ramo · 31-07-2011 9:53am

must say lucretia looks like a maniac, and it should be fun having illithyia now staying in here house,

Richard Dower · 31-07-2011 9:57am

don ramo wrote: »

must say lucretia looks like a maniac, and it should be fun having illithyia now staying in here house,

Very much looking forward to Ilythia getting hers!! [by Lucretia's hand no doubt] in the new series!!

Wonder if that snake Ashur will survive again or will Doctore or Crixus take him out?

Richard Dower · 01-08-2011 2:37am

New article/interview with Deknight: http://www.aoltv.com/2011/07/30/spartacus-vengeance-stars-new-season/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+weblogsinc%2Ftvsquad+%28TV+Squad%29

TheFullDuck · 12-09-2011 2:58am

Just heard Andy Whitfield, who played Spartacus from Blood and Sand lost his battle with cancer today

source: http://www.facebook.com/notes/spartacus/spartacus-star-whitfield-dies-of-lymphoma/10150376267099104

Starz Network Comment on Andy Whitfield:
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Andy Whitfield. We were fortunate to have worked with Andy in 'Spartacus' and came to know that the man who played a champion on-screen was also a champion in his own life. Andy was an inspiration to all of us as he faced this very personal battle with courage, strength and grace. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. He will live on in the hearts of his family, friends and fans.”

don ramo · 12-09-2011 2:58am

sad news, andy whitfield has died from cancer, a bit sudden really i thought seeing as noting was being said that he was recovering well, and living his life, really sad

http://www.tvline.com/2011/09/spartacus-andy-whitfield-dies/

Richard Dower · 15-10-2011 3:15am

Production on Spartacus Vengeance wrapped October 12th:

mikemac · 15-10-2011 3:19am

Lucy Lawless in the poster

But wasn't she killed in the last episode of Blood and Sand? I thought she was gone from the series

Or did I get it wrong and she was just wounded, I know she was stabbed in the womb, I just figured she died

don ramo · 15-10-2011 12:05pm

mikemac wrote: »

Lucy Lawless in the poster
But wasn't she killed in the last episode of Blood and Sand? I thought she was gone from the series

Or did I get it wrong and she was just wounded, I know she was stabbed in the womb, I just figured she died

yeah apparently she survived, but crixus child is dead id say, should be fun with her and illithia this season:D

wonderboysam · 15-10-2011 8:05pm

by the c0ck of jupiter!

mufcboy1999 · 01-11-2011 2:42am

When is this starting here in Ireland? Id say sky 1 has exclusive rights to premier it for some reason , tv3 hopefully will get it eventually...

Richard Dower · 03-11-2011 8:22pm

Starz has set the premeire date for Friday January 27th 2012 @ 10pm.

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/11/03/spartacus-vengence-date-poster/

mufcboy1999 · 03-11-2011 8:50pm

Richard Dower wrote: »

Starz has set the premeire date for Friday January 27th 2012 @ 10pm.

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/11/03/spartacus-vengence-date-poster/

cheers man, looking forward big time to it. Its an awful late start though isn't it?

the last 2 series both were showing here earlier than January weren't they...

Richard Dower · 07-11-2011 8:45pm

BY JUPITERS COCK! :eek: Starz has renewed Sparty for a third season, before the second even airs!!!!!!!!!!

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/07/starz-renews-spartacus-for-a-third-season/109814/

http://www.tvline.com/2011/11/starz-renews-spartacus-season-2/

Richard Dower · 10-11-2011 2:34am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7CmLksujSA

Richard Dower · 07-12-2011 3:04am

Question: Please get us some news on Spartacus: Vengeance. You have been way to quiet about this show! —Seena
Ausiello: Well, since I just received (and screened) the first two episodes (airing Jan. 27 and Feb. 3), right now seems like a perfect time for me to break my silence, don’t you think? Now then, I’ll admit it was bittersweet diving back into the action so soon after Andy Whitfield’s death. And, as strong a first impression as his successor, Liam McIntyre, makes, Andy’s spirit loomed large for me throughout the first episode. How could I — or anyone — watch Spartacus 2 without thinking about Spartacus 1? But by Episode 2, I was fully immersed in what was going on on-screen. So much so that I can say — and happily, I might add — that both the character and the show remain in top form. In fact, the series continues to push the envelope where blood and sex are concerned. (The gauntlet’s been thrown, True Blood.) Within the first two episodes, there’s an orgy as well as some of the most brutal slayings ever. (Seriously — Lorena Bobbit would be proud.) There’s also a heartbreaking death that is preceded by an even more heartbreaking last wish. Oh, and as those promos made pretty clear, Lucretia’s alive and she’s bats#*! crazy!

1. Fugitivus
Spartacus learns that being a leader of freed slaves brings great responsibilities; Spartacus tries to keep his rebellious band intact.
Airdate: 01-27-2012

2. A Place in This World
Spartacus and his men liberate a villa; Oenomaus throws himself into the brutal pits.
Airdate: 02-03-2012

3. The Greater Good
Spartacus must navigate a divide between the gladiators; Lucretia reveals a secret.
Airdate: 02-10-2012

4. Empty Hands
Spartacus leads survivors through the woods; Crixus returns to a place of past suffering; Lucretia pries into Ilithyias affairs.
Airdate: 02-17-2012

5. Libertus
Spartacus tries to free Crixus from Roman captivity, but a gladiator from the House of Batiatus complicates it.
Airdate: 02-24-2012

6. Chosen Path
Airdate: 03-02-2012

7. Sacramentum
Airdate: 03-09-2012

8. Balance
Airdate: 03-16-2012

9. Monsters
Airdate: 03-23-2012

10. Wrath of the Gods
Dwindling supplies bring the rebellion to its knees; Spartacus tries restore hope.
Airdate: 03-30-2012