When did Spartacus Blood and sand come out?
Spartacus: Blood and Sand is a Starz television series that premiered on January 22, 2010. The series focuses on the historical figure of Spartacus (played by Andy Whitfield), a Thracian gladiator who from 73 to 71 BC led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic.
Who is the unnamed Thracian in Spartacus Blood and sand?
The story begins with an unnamed Thracian’s involvement in the war against the Getae in Roman auxiliary under the command of the Legatus, Gaius Claudius Glaber. Glaber, persuaded by his wife Ilithyia to seek greater glory, instead decides to confront the forces of Mithradates.
Who are the Gladiators in Spartacus Blood and sand?
Spartacus joins Batiatus’ gladiators under the tutelage of Doctore, a former gladiator but fellow slave. He is befriended by Varro, a Roman who sold himself into slavery in order to pay his debts and support his family. However, he is harassed by more senior gladiators, notably Crixus, an undefeated Gaul, and Barca, a Carthaginian.
Who is Andy Whitfield in Spartacus Blood and sand?
Andy Whitfield as Spartacus – a Thracian warrior who is condemned to slavery as a gladiator. Manu Bennett as Crixus – a Gaul, he is Batiatus’ top gladiator; prior to Spartacus.
Spartacus: Blood and Sand is the first season of American television series Spartacus, which premiered on Starz on January 22, 2010. The series was inspired by the historical figure of Spartacus (played by Andy Whitfield), a Thracian gladiator who from 73 to 71 BC led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic.
Who are the main characters in Spartacus Blood and sand?
Cast and characters. Andy Whitfield as Spartacus – a Thracian warrior who is condemned to slavery as a gladiator. Manu Bennett as Crixus – a Gaul, he is Batiatus’ top gladiator; prior to Spartacus. Naevia’s lover. Peter Mensah as Oenomaus/Doctore – an African slave who serves as trainer of Batiatus’ gladiators.
How did the Thracian die in Spartacus Blood and sand?
The Thracian, feeling betrayed, leads a mutiny against Glaber, and returns to find his village destroyed. The Thracian and his wife Sura are captured by Glaber the next day; the Thracian is condemned to die in the arena for inciting mass desertion of the auxiliary, and Sura is condemned to slavery.
How did Sura die in Spartacus Blood and sand?
In the end Batiatus keeps his word of retrieving Sura, but her reunion with Spartacus is short lived as she quickly dies from wounds sustained in a “bandit attack”. Spartacus’ world is changed by the death of his wife and he finds himself at a crossroads.
Who is Gaius Glaber in Spartacus Blood and sand?
Craig Parker as Gaius Claudius Glaber – a legatus in the Roman Army who is responsible for Spartacus’ enslavement. Craig Walsh Wrightson as Solonius – a former close friend, but now the greatest rival to the House of Batiatus. Brooke Williams as Aurelia – Varro’s wife.