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| Ex-AMC Star Contender to take over 'Spartacus' Role | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 8 2010, 10:43 PM (1,170 Views) | |
| Nubia | Nov 8 2010, 10:43 PM Post #1 |
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Ex-AMC Star Finalist to take over 'Spartacus' Role Posted Image The search for the new lead of Starz's flagship drama series Spartacus: Blood and Sand, is entering its final stage, with the field narrowed down to three actors: Stephen Amell, Aiden Turner and Liam McIntyre. I hear the three are being flown to New Zealand for screen tests and to meet with the show's cast and crew, with a final decision on who would be the next Spartacus expected as early as this week. The actor will replace original Spartacus star Andy Whitfield who dropped out in September when his cancer returned. He was first diagnosed with treatable Stage 1 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in early March when the series was in pre-production on Season 2. Whitfield's cancer recurrence put the second season of Spartacus in limbo, leaving the series' producers with a choice to recast the role or end the series,which put Starz on the original programming map with its highly-rated first season. Ultimately, they launched a search for a new actor to play the famous gladiator. Like Australian Whitfield was before he landed Spartacus, Canadian Amell (Closing the Ring), Brit Turner (All My Children) and Australian McIntyre (The Pacific) are relatively unknown foreign actors with chiseled looks and impressive physique. Turner is the most familiar name because of his long run on All My Children and as a contestant on ABC's Dancing with the Stars. The Spartacus prequel, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, is slated to launch in January. source: deadline.com |
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| alstonboy4315 | Nov 9 2010, 07:35 PM Post #2 |
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"Even iron bends"..Victoria Rowell
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He's so PURDY!!!!! ;) ;) ;) ;)
Edited by alstonboy4315, Nov 9 2010, 07:36 PM.
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| AuroraPhoenix | Nov 9 2010, 08:07 PM Post #3 |
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I've always liked Aidan. I hope he snags the role. I never understood why TPTB didn't make better use of his character at AMC. |
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| Zoe_Zeppelin | Nov 9 2010, 08:21 PM Post #4 |
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It had been a wonderful evening and what I needed now, to give it the perfect ending, was a little of the Ludwig Van.
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It sucks what Andy Whitfield is going through. I'm very sad for him, but I wish Aiden Turner the best. It sounds like a great role for him. |
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| DAYSisHOT | Nov 9 2010, 08:21 PM Post #5 |
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If he gets it, I look forward to seeing him naked |
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| Zoe_Zeppelin | Nov 9 2010, 08:24 PM Post #6 |
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It had been a wonderful evening and what I needed now, to give it the perfect ending, was a little of the Ludwig Van.
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Seriously, AMC is terrible at utilizing the talent they discover. They did the same thing to James Scott. I hope Aiden's new role makes the idiots at AMC sorry they ever let him go. |
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| RogerNewcomb | Nov 10 2010, 12:35 PM Post #7 |
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For those who haven't seen my film, Manhattanites, Aiden gave a wonderful performance. I thought it was the best he's ever done. For whatever reason, AMC never wrote the character of Aidan well and never fully utilized Aiden's potential. I hope he snags this role. |
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