The graphic series is billed as a six-part prequel to Spartacus: Blood and Sand which aired last winter
The series follows the character Gannicus (Dustin Clare), the first gladiator to become Champion of Capua. Cast members and characters being reprised from the original series include Lucy Lawless as Lucretia, John Hannah as Batiatus, Peter Mensah as Oenomaus, and Manu Bennett as Crixus. Andy Whitfield will make a brief appearance as Spartacus.
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena will premiere Sunday, January 23 at 10 p.m. ET on The Movie Network and 10 p.m. MT on Movie Central. The premiere episode will also be available free-of-charge for two weeks on the TMN and Movie Central website beginning January 22nd.
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