Xena: Warrior Princess star Lucy Lawless is heading back to ancient times to play a Roman slave owner.

The actress has joined the cast of Spider-Man moviemaker Sam Raimi's new TV series Spartacus: Blood and Sand.

Lawless will play Lucretia opposite Aussie actor Andy Whitfield in the drama, which will premiere on U.S. cable channel Starz in January, according to EW.com.

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