Andy Whitfield (later Liam McIntyre) stars as Spartacus, with John Hannah as Batiatus and Lucy Lawless as Lucretia in the Starz historical drama.
Main cast
- SpartacusAndy Whitfield1Main
- SpartacusLiam McIntyre2–3Main
- Quintus Lentulus BatiatusJohn Hannah1–2Main
- LucretiaLucy Lawless1–3Main
- CrixusManu Bennett1–3Main
- GannicusDustin Clare2–3Main
- IlithyiaViva Bianca1–2Main
- Marcus Licinius CrassusSimon Merrells3Main
Supporting cast
- OenomausPeter Mensah1–2Supp
- AshurNick E. Tarabay1–2Supp
- MiraKatrina Law1–3Supp
- VarroJai Courtney1Supp
- NaeviaLesley-Ann Brandt1–2Supp
- NaeviaCynthia Addai-Robinson3Supp
Guest & voice
- Gaius Claudius GlaberCraig Parker1–2Guest
- SuraErin Cummings1Guest
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About this cast
Spartacus is a Starz historical drama series that aired from 2010 to 2013, following the legendary Thracian gladiator who leads a slave rebellion against the Roman Republic. The main cast includes Andy Whitfield (replaced by Liam McIntyre after season 1) as Spartacus, John Hannah as the manipulative lanista Quintus Lentulus Batiatus, and Lucy Lawless as his ambitious wife Lucretia.
FAQs
Who plays Spartacus in Spartacus (TV series)?
Andy Whitfield played Spartacus in the first season (2010), and after his passing, Liam McIntyre took over the role for seasons 2 and 3.
How many seasons of Spartacus are there?
There are three seasons: Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010), Spartacus: Vengeance (2012), and Spartacus: War of the Damned (2013), plus a prequel miniseries Gods of the Arena (2011).
Who plays Batiatus in Spartacus?
John Hannah plays Quintus Lentulus Batiatus, the cunning lanista of the gladiator school, in seasons 1 and 2.
Is Spartacus based on a true story?
Yes, the series is loosely based on the historical figure Spartacus, a Thracian gladiator who led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic from 73 to 71 BC.
Who replaced Andy Whitfield as Spartacus?
Liam McIntyre replaced Andy Whitfield after Whitfield’s death from non-Hodgkin lymphoma, playing Spartacus from season 2 onwards.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026