Why Spartacus Changed in Season 3?

Liam McIntyre, an Australian actor who starred in HBO's The Pacific, has been tapped to replace Andy Whitfield in Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Starz announced Monday. McIntyre, 28, steps into the role after Whitfield was forced to drop out after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Why did they change Spartacus in season 3?

The producers of Spartacus: Blood and Sand have admitted that they struggled with the decision to recast the title role. Original star Andy Whitfield was forced to quit the show in September after experiencing a recurrence of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Why did the actor who played Spartacus change?

On March 9, 2010, IGN.com reported that production of Season 2 had been delayed due to star Whitfield being diagnosed with early-stage non-Hodgkin lymphoma. ... Whitfield gave his blessing for Starz to recast the role when he announced he would not return. Spartacus series creator Steven S.