This is his Roman Empire.
“Spartacus” is a show about gladiators. It has a lot of action and drama. The show started in 2010 but almost ended when its star, Andy Whitfield, died from cancer in 2011.
Steven S. DeKnight is the creator of “Spartacus.” He said it was hard to think about making more episodes after Andy’s death. For years, people asked if they could bring the show back. But DeKnight wasn’t ready to return.
After losing Andy, Liam McIntyre played Spartacus for two seasons. The new show, “Spartacus: House of Ashur,” is back now. It features Nick E. Tarabay, who plays a villain named Ashur.
DeKnight took his time to feel ready to make the show again. He said the story is very violent and has many intense scenes. DeKnight believes it is important to show this kind of world honestly.
Vocabulary List:
- Gladiators /ˈɡlæd.i.eɪ.tərz/ (noun): Trained fighters in ancient Rome who engaged in combat for public entertainment.
- Violent /ˈvaɪələnt/ (adjective): Involving great physical force intended to hurt or kill.
- Intense /ɪnˈtɛns/ (adjective): Of extreme force degree or strength; very strong or serious.
- Creator /kriˈeɪ.tər/ (noun): A person or thing that brings something into existence.
- Episodes /ˈɛp.ɪ.soʊdz/ (noun): Individual parts of a series such as in a television show.
- Dramatic /drəˈmæt.ɪk/ (adjective): Relating to drama; exciting and full of emotion.
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