Steven S. DeKnight is ready to dive into the bloody world of Spartacus once again, as it has been announced that he’s currently developing a sequel series at Starz.

The Spartacus sequel series will “explore uncharted territory and new journeys of the original series’ iconic characters. In the aftermath of the defeat of Spartacus and his rebel army in the series finale, the new drama will depict a new tale of treachery, deceit, and blood unfolding beneath the foreboding shadow of Rome.” The first season of Spartacus, subtitled Blood and Sand, told the story of the man who would become Spartacus as he was sold into slavery and trained to become a gladiator. Filled to the brim with gruesome blood and sexual content, Spartacus was something to behold, particularly with its unique visual style and scripting. Tragically, Andy Whitfield, who played the title character, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and later died,...