- Starz has unleashed a visceral Red Band trailer for its new series, ‘Spartacus: House of Ashur,’ promising a return to the franchise’s signature blend of blood, sex, and betrayal.
- The new series presents an alternate reality where the cunning villain Ashur, played by the returning Nick E. Tarabay, did not die and is resurrected to build his own empire.
- Original series creator Steven S. DeKnight is back at the helm, ensuring the revival stays true to its brutal roots.
- The show is set to premiere with a two-episode debut on Starz on December 5.
The Arena Roars to Life Once More
Starz is throwing fans back into the blood-soaked sands of Ancient Rome with the first official trailer for ‘Spartacus: House of Ashur.’ The clip confirms that creator Steven S. DeKnight’s return to the beloved franchise will spare no expense on the hedonism, guts, and glory that defined the original series. Set to premiere on December 5, the show promises to answer a tantalizing “what if” question that has lingered since the original series concluded.
A Villain’s Shocking Resurrection
The trailer immediately immerses viewers in the brutal world of gladiatorial combat, where crowds scream for blood and death is decided by a simple thumbs-up or thumbs-down. It reintroduces one of the franchise’s most memorable villains, Ashur (Nick E. Tarabay), in a shocking new reality. In this reimagined timeline, Ashur was not killed on Mount Vesuvius. Instead, he is resurrected and granted the very thing he always craved: power.
Fueled by a burning desire for vengeance against those who betrayed him, Ashur becomes “Dominus,” the master of his own gladiatorial house. The series will follow his cunning and ruthless ascent as he carves out a place for the House of Ashur amidst the violence, political intrigue, and twisted loyalties of Rome. The trailer even offers a brief, shocking glimpse of Liam McIntyre as Spartacus, seemingly being impaled by Ashur’s spear, confirming this series will boldly rewrite history.
Familiar Faces and New Blood
Nick E. Tarabay’s return as Ashur is central to the new series, but he’s not the only familiar element. In a recent interview, DeKnight and Tarabay teased the potential return of Lucy Lawless as the iconic Lucretia, further exciting longtime fans.
The revival also boasts a strong supporting cast, including Tenika Davis, Jamaica Vaughan, Ivana Baquero, Jordi Webber, Claudia Black, India Shaw-Smith, and Leigh Gill. With DeKnight leading the charge, the series is poised to capture the spirit of the original while exploring uncharted territory.
For those looking to relive the saga before the new chapter begins, all original seasons—‘Spartacus: Blood and Sand,’ ‘Spartacus: Gods of the Arena,’ ‘Spartacus: Vengeance,’ and ‘Spartacus: War of the Damned’—are available to stream on the Starz app.
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