Actor Todd Lasance had come to embody the ruthless and complicated figure of Julius Caesar in the 2013 TV series Spartacus: War of the Damned, part of the larger Spartacus franchise. The actor's performance came with both fan and critical praise, with many expecting him to return in any spin-offs or future releases of the series. With the announcement of Spartacus: House of Ashur, expected in late 2025 or early 2026, the news that Todd Lasance would not reprise his role was a disappointment for many.
'Spartacus' Fans Have One Show To Blame for the Spinoff's Disappointing Recasting

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