What Happened to Dustin Clare, Star Gladiator Gannicus, 13 Years After ‘Spartacus’?

Not featured in the first season, Gannicus made a spectacular debut in the “Spartacus” universe by becoming the hero of the prequel “Gods of the Arena,” filmed between the first two seasons of the main series. Released in 2011, it focused on the Batiatus’ ludus before Spartacus’ arrival, during a time when its champion was none other than Gannicus. He quickly became a fan favorite, an exceptional gladiator who earned his freedom and later appeared in the “Vengeance” and “War of the Damned” seasons, joining Spartacus’ rebellion and becoming one of his most trusted lieutenants. This unforgettable role thrust Australian actor Dustin Clare into the spotlight. But what has he been doing since the historical show ended?

A Career Largely Down Under

At first glance, it might seem like the actor vanished from the spotlight after 2013, but in reality, he has been quite active in his home country since the end of “Spartacus.” He has been part of the cast in a number of series: the historical “Anzac Girls” (2014), the horror series “Wolf Creek” (2016), the fantasy series “Tidelands” (2018), the comedy “Rosehaven” (2019), the drama “Glitch” (2019), the medical drama “Doctor Doctor” (2019), the crime series “Eden” (2021), and most recently the teen series “Surviving Summer” (2022). While Dustin Clare primarily works in Australian television, he also starred in two romantic dramas in 2014, “Love is Now” and “Sunday,” and played a George Michael look-alike in the 2022 musical comedy “Seriously Red,” which also featured another “Spartacus” alum, Todd Lasance, who played Julius Caesar! Two years later, he appeared in the drama “With or Without You.” Unfortunately, many of these projects are hard to access in France.

Some American Ventures

The actor who played Gannicus has also had a few American experiences: right after “Spartacus” ended, he appeared in a few episodes of “Strike Back” Season 5, then in the crime series “Reef Break” in 2019, and in 2023, he was in an episode of the “NCIS” spin-off set in… Sydney, once again sharing the screen with Todd Lasance. That same year, he also appeared in an episode of another crime series, “Almost Paradise,” and was seen in 2025 in an episode of the comedy “Good Cop/Bad Cop.”

In terms of cinema, his most notable appearance was in the 2018 blockbuster “Pacific Rim Uprising,” directed by Steven S. DeKnight, who was also behind “Spartacus.” It seems his journey has come full circle.

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