Aussie Actor Liam McIntyre Replaces Late Andy Whitfield in 'Spartacus' [PHOTOS]
After the death of Andy Whitfield due to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a replacement for his notable role in "Spartacus" has been named.
The Aussie actor famous for his for his role in the HBO mini-series, "The Pacific," is billed to replace Andy Whitfield's lead role in Spartacus. Although this replacement has been announced months ago, it is circulating buzz after the death of Whitfield.
Liam McIntyre gained worldwide recognition for accurately capturing the persona of Private Lew "Chuckler" Jurgens, a vital character in the Emmy-award winning series. McIntrye starred along Joseph Mazzello, James Badge Dale, and Jon Seda in the epic re-telling of the WWII battles in the Pacific coast produced by none other than Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg.
McIntyre's role appeared in the episode of the battle Guadalcanal, where he worked the machine gun with Dale's character, Robert Leckie.
Before landing his role in The Pacific in 2010, McInintyre frequently appeared in Aussie independent films such as "Shotgun! (An Opening Sequence)," "Bottled Up," "Fancy," and "Anniversary". McIntyre also appeared as a guest star in some famous television series like "Rush," and "Neighbours." McIntyre will debut on the show's next season called "Spartacus: Vengeance." According to a report, Whitfield gave the producers the "go signal" and "blessing" to have the Aussie actor continue his legacy in Spartacus.
Andy Whitfield died on Sept. 11 after battling with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma since he was diagnosed in March 2010. It shocked and saddened family members and colleagues, since the actor has announced that he was "cancer-free" four months after the initial treatment began. Just last July in the comic con, the "Spartacus" star said he has "never felt better" and "felt younger."
"He passed peacefully surrounded by love. Thank you to all his fans whose love and support have help carry him to this point. He will be remembered as the inspiring, courageous and gentle man, father and husband he was." says Whitfield's wife in a press release as reported by TV Line.
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