Mon Sep 23 22:37:08 UTC 2024: ## Spartacus: House of Ashur Expands Cast with 12 New Faces

**Auckland, New Zealand** – Starz’s upcoming series *Spartacus: House of Ashur*, a sequel to the popular *Spartacus* franchise, has announced a significant addition to its already impressive cast. 12 new actors will join the series, bringing a wealth of experience and talent to the historical drama.

The series explores a captivating “what if” scenario: what if Ashur, played by Nick Tarabay, had survived the eruption of Mount Vesuvius? The story then dives into the implications of Ashur becoming the owner of the gladiatorial school once owned by Batiatus, in exchange for helping the Romans quell the slave rebellion.

Among the new cast members are:

* **Dan Hamill** as Celadus
* **Andrew McFarlane** as Gabinius
* **Jackson Gallagher** as Caesar
* **Jaime Slater** as Cornelia
* **Simon Arblaster** as Proculus
* **Arlo Gibson** as Opiter
* **Cameron Rhodes** as Uvidus
* **Evander Brown** as Ephesius
* **Graham Vincent** as Hedylus
* **Louis Hunter** as Erato
* **Donald Ross** as Salvius
* **Duane Wichman Evans** as Dacus

These new additions join a star-studded cast that includes Lucy Lawless as Lucretia, Graham McTavish, Tenika Davis, Jamaica Vaughan, Ivana Baquero, Jordi Webber, Claudia Black, India Shaw-Smith, and Leigh Gill.

The series is produced by Lionsgate Television for Starz, with Karen Bailey overseeing for Starz and Jocelyn Sabo for Lionsgate Television. *Spartacus: House of Ashur* promises to be a thrilling and engaging addition to the *Spartacus* universe, exploring an intriguing alternate timeline with a diverse and talented ensemble cast.

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