Spartacus: House of Ashur release date speculation, plot and trailer
The cult favourite series is back for a bold new era.
The violent world of Spartacus returns to our screens in spin-off series House of Ashur, which imagines an alternate future for Nick Tarabay's iconic character than what was depicted in the original run.
You may recall that Ashur didn't survive the events of the third season, Spartacus: Vengeance, leaving fans gutted over the loss of such a popular character.
Seemingly realising their mistake, the team behind the show – including co-creator Steven S DeKnight – are returning to the arena for a new set of stories where Ashur not only survived, but thrived!
The timing of this revival also seems noteworthy, coming mere months after Ridley Scott's epic blockbuster Gladiator II arrived in cinemas, with Starz possibly hoping for a resurgence in sword-and-sandal stories.
If you're in the market for more, read on for everything we know so far about Spartacus: House of Ashur.
Spartacus: House of Ashur release date speculation
Spartacus: House of Ashur does not yet have a confirmed release date, but Starz has revealed it will premiere in autumn 2025 in the United States.
Fans in the UK may be waiting longer, however, as the network's streaming platform Lionsgate+ (formerly StarzPlay) has ceased operations on our shores.
That means another streaming service or broadcaster will have to snap up the rights to House of Ashur, but there's no word yet on which – if any – will be stepping up to the plate.
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Spartacus: House of Ashur cast: New and returning
Nick Tarabay leads the cast of Spartacus: House of Ashur as the titular villain, who will be taking centre stage in this dark reimagining of the series lore.
Thus far, he is the only original Spartacus cast member confirmed to be appearing in House of Ashur, but we wouldn't entirely rule out the possibility of cameos from familiar faces.
Here's a round up of the confirmed Spartacus: House of Ashur cast.
- Nick Tarabay plays Ashur
- Graham McTavish plays Korris
- Tenika Davis plays Achillia
- Jamaica Vaughan plays Hilara
- Ivana Baquero plays Messia
- Jordi Webber plays Tarchon
- Claudia Black plays Cossutia
- India Shaw-Smith plays Viridia
- Leigh Gill plays Satyrus
What is Spartacus: House of Ashur about?
Spartacus: House of Ashur is set in an altered continuity to the original series, which nullifies the death of the villainous Ashur, which occurred towards the end of the third season.
The synopsis, courtesy of Starz, explains: "The series poses the question: what if Ashur, played by fan favourite Nick Tarabay, hadn't died on Mount Vesuvius at the end of Spartacus: Vengeance?
"And what if he had been gifted the gladiator school once owned by Batiatus in return for aiding the Romans in killing Spartacus and putting an end to the slave rebellion?"
We'll have answers to those questions very soon!
Spartacus: House of Ashur trailer
You can watch the Spartacus: House of Ashur teaser trailer right now, featuring the return of actor Nick Tarabay. Check it out here:
Spartacus: House of Ashur is coming soon to Starz.
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David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
