Showing posts with label andy whitfield. Show all posts
Showing posts with label andy whitfield. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Andy Whitfield's Spartacus: Blood and Sand co-star Katrina Law has told how the late actor insisted they should continue with the show after his death.

Law said Whitfield, who died yesterday of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, had accepted his fate and told the cast that under no circumstances should they stop filming the hit US TV series.

She said: 'It was really hard thinking of trying to move on without him. But he made it a lot easier when he gave us his blessing to continue on with the show. Andy, knowing that we all have rent to pay and we all have lives and need to move on, said, "Please don't stop your lives. Don't stop the show." '

'The show must go on': Katrina Law says her late Spartacus co-star Andy Whitfield told the rest of the cast they must not stop the show following his death


In the interview, given just a month before Whitfield's tragic passing, Law added to E Online's Marc Malkin that Whitfield also met up with Australian actor Liam McIntyre, who was chosen to replace him when he became to ill to continue, to give him his blessing.

Law said: 'Andy met up with Liam and gave him his blessing as well. You're giving this man an impossible situation, but Liam came on set and has been so gracious and humble and really has come in with this open spirit and his generosity is just amazing.

'The joy that he brings to the role and to the set is inspiring.'

British-born Whitfield, who was born in Amlwch, Wales, but moved to Sydney in 1999, lost his 18-month battle with the disease on a 'sunny Sydney morning in the arms of his loving wife (Vashti),' she said in a statement yesterday.


Tragically young: Whitfield died from cancer at the age of 39. He passed away in Sydney in the arms of his wife, it was announced yesterday

Whitfield found fame in the TV remake of Spartacus and appeared in all 13 episodes of the first season. He was preparing to make the second when he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Gracious: Whitfield also gave his replacement, Liam McIntyre, his blessing

Whitfield was a virtual unknown when he was cast as the legendary Thracian slave in Spartacus, a role made famous by Kirk Douglas in the 1960 Stanley Kubrick film.

The series proved a break-out hit for the Starz network and made waves with its graphic violence and sexuality.

Whitfield appeared in all 13 episodes of the first season that aired in 2010, and was preparing to shoot the second when he was diagnosed with cancer.

While waiting for Whitfield's treatment and expected recovery, the network produced a six-part prequel, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, that aired earlier this year with only a brief voice-over from the actor.

But in January, after Whitfield's condition grew worse, the network announced that another Australian actor, Liam McIntyre, would take over the role.

McIntyre said at the time: 'Andy’s such a wonderful actor. I don’t want to follow that guy, and everybody hurts that he’s had to give up the role, myself included.'

At the same time, Whitfield released his own statement acknowledging the decision: 'It's with a deep sense of disappointment that I must step aside from such an exceptional project as Spartacus and all the wonderful people involved,' he said.

'It seems that it is time for myself and my family to embark on another extraordinary journey.'

Whitfield's previous credits included appearances on the Australian TV shows Packed to the Rafters and McLeod's Daughters.

Spartacus director Steve DeKnight took to Twitter to express his pain. 'No words to express the depth of such a loss. You will be deeply missed, my brother,' he wrote.

Spartacus stars: Liam McIntyre and Lucy Lawless, pictured here in July, both spoke highly of Whitfield


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Monday, September 12, 2011

Classement 2010 - 99°







"On a beautiful sunny Sydney spring morning, surrounded by his family, in the arms of his loving wife, our beautiful young warrior Andy Whitfield lost his 18 month battle with lymphoma cancer," Whitfield's wife Vashti said in a statement. "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."

Read more:
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2011/09/12/2011-09-12_andy_whitfield_who_played_title_role_in_starzs_series_spartacus_dead_of_cancer_a.htmll#ixzz1XjnKMOgP


"We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Andy Whitfield," Starz President and CEO Chris Albrecht said in a statement Sunday night. "We were fortunate to have worked with Andy in `Spartacus' and came to know that the man who played a champion on-screen was also a champion in his own life."

Saturday, September 3, 2011


"Will you watch the new Spartacus season without Andy Whitfield?"

Wednesday, August 31, 2011








Can someone be beautiful inside and out?
Take care,  my man.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

http://www.hollywood.com/news/New_Action_Stars_Ethnic_Jason_Momoa_Idris_Elba_Donald_Glover/7830664

"Put Sam Worthington, Chris Pine, and Andy Whitfield in a line, I’m not sure I could tell them apart." 

What are you kidding me! Andy is one in a million. He's a star that's so unique that he has created the Aussie art of acting; totally sexy and desirable to see. He's brought the popularity and interest of the gladiator, the era of roman times popular. More and more movies are trying to equal the quality star of Spartacus; Blood and Sand. Obviously this writer, Natalie, has no idea what she's talking about!

Wednesday, August 17, 2011



Spartacus show
Spartacus
Spartacus is not the most highbrow show. The first few episodes earned the series a reputation for gratuitous nudity, violence, and sex. But beneath that scandalous outer layer was a clever and emotionally wrenching show that took risks few established series would. The second season managed to continue that trend, despite the loss of charismatic lead actor Andy Whitfield. While the star’s unfortunate cancer diagnosis forced the series to improvise a prequel series, creator Steven S. DeKnight took advantage of the situation to flesh out the characters in new, exciting ways. And boy, when we say “exciting," we mean it. There are no half-measures in classical Rome. -Natalie Silverman



Of Course, Andy, we were behind ya' every step of the way with Sparatacus; and remember we are no different than now! Get strong and let's hear an Urrgh!

Friday, August 5, 2011

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Spartacus returns to STARZ in January 2012 and I'm sure that Andy wishes the best for them with the upcoming season--so in light of that--I'm posting the trailer release for "Spartacus: Vengeance".

Like an individual had commented, below the flickcast link and I would have to agree..."Liam McIntyre looks good as "Spartacus" but will miss Andy Whitfield"...no doubt. No one will ever be able to replace the roll of Spartacus. Our boy, Andy, managed to inherently assimilate a character of heart and soul with such a refined finesse that it appeared all too natural. One could view his roll as a breathtaking piece of artwork--the pièce de résistance, magnifico!

Okay, maybe I'm getting a bit carried away, but what the heck....Here's the trailer below for "Spartacus: Vengenance". Happy viewing and have a blessed day with loved ones filling in your thoughts, and of course, prayers for Andy and his as well.



"And McIntyre is certified, saying that Andy Whitfield gave him his blessing in taking over the role."

Sunday, July 24, 2011



Andy Whitfield may not have attended the Spartacus: Vengeance panel at Comic-Con on Friday, but his presence was still felt by fans and former castmates who missed his performance as the iconic slave on the first season of the Starz sword-and-sandal drama. The actor had dropped out of the series to battle non-Hodgkin lymphoma.


"He's doing very well, for what I hear," executive producer Steven S. DeKnight told the audience. "Obviously he's very private about his health, so I can't go into details. We have joked with each other about working together again. ... He'd respond, something where he doesn't have to take his clothes off."

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Spartacus-Comic-Con-1035586.aspx


Saturday, July 16, 2011

Below taken from original link: http://www.creators.com/lifestylefeatures/fashion-and-entertainment/hollywood-exclusive/release-saturday-july-16-17-2011.html


DEAR STACY: How is Andy Whitfield? — Jordan B., Newark, N.J.



DEAR JORDAN: The "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" actor, who had to drop out of the Starz series permanently in September to fight a recurrence of his Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, has been keeping a low profile. However, series creator Steven S. DeKnight told a group at an Emmy consideration screening put on by The Wrap in June that he and Whitfield have been talking about collaborating on another project. Said DeKnight: "I have the utmost faith that Andy and I will work together again." We certainly hope they can.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Juliet Adams: 4Play Friday is Andy Whitfield: "Hi everybody, I hope your week has gone well. I thought I would spice it up a bit for the weekend with this weeks man. Andy is relative..."

Monday, June 13, 2011

"If you believe Andy Whitfield would be the PERFECT actor for the next James Bond 007, click "like" on this Facebook page and support the campaign!" ~Esra, moderator of "Andy Whitfield for the next James Bond, 007!" Facebook page


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Also on the Groups on the "Andy Whitfield for the next James Bond, 007!" Facebook page, Esra has posted

http://www.facebook.com/spartacus.starz
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Clinic/352766197714
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Andy-Whitfield/143826518962451

Sunday, June 12, 2011

 

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