Similarly, you may ask, why did they change Spartacus in Season 2?
Shortly after completing the first season of Spartacus: Blood and Sand, the titular star, Andy Whitfield was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. The producers put production of the second season on hold, while Andy Whitfield underwent medical treatment, and instead made the prequel Spartacus: Gods of the Arena.
Also Know, what happened to Andy Whitfield? Andy Whitfield, the British star of US TV drama Spartacus: Blood and Sand, has died at the age of 39. Whitfield died on Sunday in Sydney, Australia, 18 months after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, his family and manager said. Actor Liam McIntyre took over Whitfield's role in the TV series when he became ill.
Simply so, why was Andy Whitfield replaced in Spartacus?
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.
Is Andy Whitfield Dead?
Deceased (1971–2011)