Spartacus: Blood and Sand star Andy Whitfield will not be returning to the second season of the popular Starz series. The Welsh actor, who was in remission after being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in March, has been advised to resume aggressive treatment for the disease.
Andy Whitfield: "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. It seems that it is time for myself and my family to embark on another extraordinary journey. Thank you for the support so far."
The series had delayed production in the spring while Whitfield underwent treatment. The network hasn't made any decisions regarding the series' future.
A prequel to the series, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, will still air as scheduled in January 2011.
~Papi Chulo~
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