The prequel name hasn't been announced yet but it seems unofficially it's been named. The following is a casting call for a new character for the prequel and season 2 (if the filming schedule is correct). (Reported by Barbara Davies)

Production: SPARTACUS:HOUSE OF BATIATUS (Television)
Location: Auckland
Employer: Zimmermann Casting
Duration: 10 Months, starts Pre-production July 12
(Equity artist contracts)

Director: Rob Tapert. SPARTACUS: HOUSE OF BATIATUS is a prequel to SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND, on STARZ.

Filming 6 episodes in New Zealand from 2 August - 10 November; 10 episodes from 18 November - 21 December; and 11 January - 27 May.

Apply to: Jeremy

1 breakdown:
1. Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Requires Nudity.

Male actor needed for role of 'Gannicus'. Preferably blond hair. Height of 6'2' or taller. Age range 28 - 32. Charming, womanising, physical. A very strong and tough gladiator.

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