Production has been halted on the Sam Raimi-produced Spartacus: Blood and Sand while heading into its sophomore season, due to star Andy Whitfield being diagnosed with cancer.
Whitfield has been diagnosed with early-stage Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and will begin undergoing treatment immediately. With the first season of Spartacus completed, production will be delayed on the second season, which was to have begun filming shortly.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Andy,” said president and CEO of Starz, Chris Albrecht. “His health, of course, is our primary concern. He has our complete support during this difficult time.”
“I’m receiving excellent care and am feeling strong, positive and determined with an army of support behind me,” Whitfield himself stated.
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