| Based in New Zealand it brings a complete smorgasbord of the great talents from director, producers, cinematography to a unique editing style and I must impress upon the casting just perfect | From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and its ultimate outcome |
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| As the series develops, the story follows the betrayals and machinations of Roman life and a tale of one man's heroic quest for vengeance | He becomes a favorite of the crowd, leading Senator Albinius to commute his death sentence to a life of slavery |
| From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and its ultimate outcome | In September 2011, Whitfield died at the age of 39 |
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| However after Glaber reneges on the deal and switches his attentions from the Getae to attack Mithridates in Asia Minor, the Thracians feel betrayed and mutiny | Captured by Glaber, Spartacus is condemned to death as a Gladiator, whilst his wife Sura is condemned to slavery |
The inspiration behind this series is the Thracian Gladiator Spartacus, who led a slave uprising against the Roman Republic.
17| From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and | In January 2011, the Starz network announced that Australian actor had been chosen to replace Whitfield as Spartacus |
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| As a former Australia producer I am so proud of the most sincere work not only from the cast but also the crew | Spartacus is purchased by Batiatus for gladiator training, who promises to help him find Sura if he proves himself in training |
Spartacus, however, proves to be a formidable gladiator, and defeats the four gladiators tasked with executing him.
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