The name "Starz" isn't exactly synonymous with high-quality TV shows, but HBO and Showtime might want to watch their back. The underdog movie network's original programming has been quietly creeping up over the year few years, including their slept-on comedy series Party Down (which starts it's second season n April). And now, Starz is delving into Tudors/Rome territory with their action-packed historical drama Spartacus: Blood and Sand.
The show premieres tomorrow (January 22) at 10 pm on Starz, so we caught up with leading lady Lucy Lawless (yes, Xena!) to find out why we should tune in. Watch the quick video interview below...
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kwame January 21st, 2010 at 03:46 PM
Saw this on demand the other day and it is terrible. tries too hard to be 300, Rome and Skinemax at the same time. Very unoriginal.
s_ January 21st, 2010 at 06:01 PM
cant believe im seeing lucy lawless on the complex blog. whenever she comes home to new zealand everyone lets out a collective UGH. i think il press play on this for a second though to hear her fake american accent that she puts on
s_ January 21st, 2010 at 06:03 PM
i take that back, she's tryna sound exotic and actually kept the kiwi accent going
angela January 21st, 2010 at 11:02 PM
Wow Lucy Lawless! Wasn't expecting her to be on Complex! s_ Collective 'UGH' when comes home to New Zealand? What does that even mean? If I recall correctly, she is a member of MNZM (New Zealand Order of Merit). Lucy puts on an American accent when she's acting. So does Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, etc. and tons of other talented thespians. You seem upset.
Tyree Washington February 2nd, 2010 at 12:54 AM
@angela: lol. listen to hugh laurie speak in his normal voice... stuffs hilarious.