‘Spartacus: House of Ashur’ Unveils Epic Return in Season 1 Trailer
Starz has officially released the first trailer for “Spartacus: House of Ashur,” exciting fans of the iconic series. This highly anticipated installment showcases the return of several beloved elements from the franchise, spearheaded by creator Steven S. DeKnight. The premiere is set for December 5, when the first two episodes will drop, followed by new episodes every Friday on both the network’s app and linear channel.
Trailer Highlights
The Red Band trailer offers intense glimpses of gladiatorial combat, with scenes that depict brutal battles where the stakes are life and death. The arena is filled with roaring crowds, and decisions made by editors or emperors determine the fate of the contestants. The return of Liam McIntyre as Spartacus is showcased, albeit briefly, as he is seen being struck by Ashur, played by Nick E. Tarabay.
The World of House of Ashur
“Spartacus: House of Ashur” plunges viewers back into the savage realities of Ancient Rome. It introduces Ashur as “Dominus,” who, after experiencing betrayal and bloodshed, rises to power. His quest for vengeance and ambition aims to carve out the House of Ashur’s place in a blood-soaked arena filled with desire and loyalty twists.
Cast and Characters
- Nick E. Tarabay as Ashur
- Liam McIntyre as Spartacus
- Tenika Davis
- Jamaica Vaughan
- Ivana Baquero
- Jordi Webber
- Claudia Black
- India Shaw-Smith
- Leigh Gill
The series also marks the return of Lucy Lawless as Lucretia, while fans will recall that John Hannah had an opportunity to appear in this new season.
Revisiting the Original Series
For those looking to refresh their memories of the original storyline, all previous seasons of Spartacus are available for streaming on Starz. The franchise began with “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” in 2010, followed by “Spartacus: Gods of the Arena” in 2011, “Spartacus: Vengeance” in 2012, and “Spartacus: War of the Damned” in 2013.
Don’t miss the thrilling new chapter in the Spartacus saga with “House of Ashur,” launching this December.
