‘Spartacus’ Star Liam McIntyre Helps Salute Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas and Liam McIntyre
Starz’s lead actor, Liam McIntyre, who portrays Spartacus, knelt to present legend Kirk Douglas with a special sword actually from the TV series. (Starz/Jeff Kravitz)

Starz’s Spartacus: Vengeance star Liam McIntyre and creator/producer Steven S DeKnight took part in a special salute to the original Spartacus – Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas – held May 31st at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Goldenson Theater in Los Angeles. An enthusiastic standing-room-only crowd was on hand to celebrate the launch of Douglas’ I Am Spartacus! Making a Film, Breaking the Blacklist book (his 10th) as well as Spartacus‘ third season coming in 2013.

The event included the presentation of a sword from the series by McIntyre to Douglas which had this engraved: “For Kirk, the original hero. Stand together or fall divided.”

Steven DeKnight, Kirk Douglas, and Liam McIntyre
Kirk Douglas with Spartacus executive producer, writer and creator, Steven S. DeKnight and lead actor Liam McIntyre at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Goldenson Theater. Starz third season of Spartacus will debut 2013. (Starz/Jeff Kravitz)
Kirk Douglas and Liam McIntyre
Kirk Douglas and Starz’ Spartacus actor, Liam McIntyre, discuss the impact of Spartacus, then and now. Kirk Douglas’ 10thbook, “I Am Spartacus! Making a Film, Breaking the Blacklist” will be available in June and the third season of Spartacus premieres in 2013. (Starz/Jeff Kravitz)