Andy Whitfield - an honorable fighter both on and off camera - will be remembered on STARZ, Sunday, October 2 beginning at 9:00 p.m. (et/pt).
The actor passed away on September 11th and is known internationally for shaping the breakout role of Spartacus, during the first season of the STARZ Original series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand." He was chosen after a worldwide search to find the perfect Hollywood star to play the title role with passion and grace. His fans, friends, and colleagues alike have compared Whitefield's own persona, to that of the noble, brave, honorable gladiator character he played on screen.
STARZ' tribute will showcase five episodes of the "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" series, including the premiere and finale episodes. The network is set to re-air the entire season of "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" on December 16, 2011.
Source: Seat42F
Andy Whitfield Spartacus Blood and Stone - Tribute Details
16 Sept 2011
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What a nice way to pay tribute. He was so awesome as Spartacus.
ReplyDeleteThat is very nice and he is the reason that show was great. I'm still kinda shocked that he is gone...
ReplyDeleteA very good thing from Starz to tribute a great actor.
ReplyDeletewhat a fitting tribute for an awesome guy!
ReplyDeleteSo sad! Glad Starz is going to do this. This is the exact reason I tell everyone to live life like there is no tomorrow. You never know.
ReplyDeleteit's a very nice tribute...Andy deserves it :(
ReplyDeleteI'll bet good money they'll dedicate the first episode of S2 to him too....
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