10 years after it ended, the bloodthirsty historical drama Spartacus is getting revived at Starz with original showrunner Steven S. DeKnight.
It has been 10 years since the Starz network first wrapped up their popular Spartacus series, and now original showrunner Steven S. DeKnight is set to return to helm a new revival. Inspired by the historical tale of the Thracian gladiator who led a slave uprising, the show’s first season Spartacus: Blood and Sand starred the late Andy Whitfield as the titular warrior.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY While the 2013 finale of Spartacus: War of the Damned eventually saw McIntyre’s character meet his fate, it seems that Starz is not yet finished with the franchise. In a recent announcement from the network , it has been revealed that DeKnight will be returning to head up the revival of his hit historical drama.
Though history says that Spartacus’s body was never recovered following the defeat of his forces, the final episode of Spartacus: War of the Damned poured cold water over hopes that his character might survive. During the climactic showdown with Crassus, McIntyre’s Spartacus was speared by a soldier from behind. With this ending in mind, it would suggest that whatever DeKnight has planned, it will likely not involve bringing Spartacus back from the dead.
Given the new Spartacus' premise, it is probably far more likely that it will feature the return of some familiar faces such as Todd Lasance’s Julius Ceasar. A season focused on Ceasar’s conquest of Gaul, and eventual rise to the seat of Emperor could potentially provide DeKnight with plenty of ripe story fodder. The lasting impacts of Spartacus’ failed slave rebellion could also feature heavily in such tale.
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