Spartacus: Gods of the Arena Premieres January 21!

If you loved the blood, sex and gore of Spartacus: Blood and Sand, get ready for more action. The Starz original series prequel Spartacus: Gods of the Arena premieres January 21. Developed after Blood and Sand star Andy Whitfield was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Gods of the Area stars John Hanna and Lucy Lawless and introduces viewers to several new gladiators. Also, be on the lookout for former The Young and the Restless star Marisa Ramirez’s is new character, a “body slave,” Melitta.

Meanwhile, Deadline is reporting that former Prison Break star Dominic Purcell has tested, last minute, for role as Spartacus in Spartacus: Blood and Sand season two. As a fan of Purcell from Prison Break and John Doe, I hope Purcell gets the lead. Watch a promo for the new series after the jump!