June 18, 2013

‘Spartacus: Blood and Sand’ Finds its New Naevia

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*TVGuide.com has confirmed that actress Cynthia Addai-Robinson will replace Lesley-Ann Brandt as Naevia in the Starz original series “Spartacus: Blood and Sand.” In the prequel “Spartacus: Gods of the Arena,” Brandt played body slave Naevia to Lucretia (Lucy Lawless) and then eventually became the lover of Crixus the gladiator in the original series’ first season. [...]




‘Spartacus’ Slave Naevia to be Recast; Actress Leaves Show

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*Andy Whitfield isn’t the only “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” star to be replaced for the second season. Lesley-Ann Brandt, who plays the slave Naevia, has decided to leave the Starz series, and her role will be recast, reports Deadline. In the current prequel “Spartacus: Gods of the Arena,” Brandt plays body slave Naevia to Lucretia [...]




Wentworth Miller Wants ‘Spartacus: Blood and Sand’ Role?

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*”Prison Break” star Wentworth Miller has reportedly expressed interest in taking over Andy Whitfield’s title role in “Spartacus: Blood and Sand,” according to EW.com. The Starz series is moving forward with a recasting after star Andy Whitfield was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and has been undergoing aggressive treatment. According to EW’s Michael Ausiello, producers are [...]