Claudia Black Breaks Down Cossutia’s Power in Spartacus: House of Ashur

Claudia Black joins Pop Culture Unplugged to discuss her powerful role as Cossutia in Spartacus: House of Ashur . In this in-depth conversation, Claudia breaks down the emotional and political complexity of her character, the bold “what-if” direction of this new Spartacus chapter, and the intense pace of filming the series. She also shares the unexpected way she was approached for the role, how this character challenged her creatively, and why House of Ashur feels especially relevant in today’s cultural and political climate. From representation and power dynamics to survival and legacy, Claudia offers thoughtful insight fans won’t want to miss. Episode Highlights • How Claudia Black was cast after a social media moment with Steven DeKnight • What makes Cossutia one of her most challenging roles • The emotional and physical demands of filming Spartacus: House of Ashur • Exploring power, patriarchy, and aging through Cossutia’s journey • How this new chapter honors the Spartacus legacy while expanding it • Why the show’s “what-if” approach opens the door for future stories Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RraQ6n0g5Ok For more exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content, subscribe to Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias on YouTube: Subscribe here Got a burning question or a topic suggestion? Reach out to us at popcultureunplugged@gmail.com Stay connected with us on social media for the latest show updates X: https://x.com/PopCultureUnplg Instagram: instagram.com/popcultureunplugged Facebook: facebook.com/popcultureunplugged TikTok: tiktok.com/@popcultureunplugged Visit our official website for more: www.popcultureunplugged.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exciting content: Subscribe here Don't miss out on the latest updates and exclusive content—join us in Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias!