Could Dominic Purcell be the new Spartacus? The 'Prison Break' star has reportedly tested for the lead role in Starz's 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand.'

According to Deadline Hollywood, Purcell has been vacationing in Australia and taped a test and sent it along to the producers the same day Starz chief Chris Albrecht spoke to reporters at TCA.

Besides Purcell, Australian actor Liam McIntyre is still in the running for the role previously held by Andy Whitfield. Purcell's 'Prison Break' costar Wentworth Miller has also expressed interest in the role.

In other casting news ...

• Nick Stahl has joined the cast of 'Locke & Key.' The Fox pilot, based on Joe Hill's comic book, follows Nina Locke (Miranda Otto) and her three children after they move to her deceased husband's family home. Stahl will play Duncan, Nina's art teacher brother-in-law. [Deadline Hollywood]

• Tilky Montgomery Jones has joined the cast of 'Pretty Little Liars.' Jones will play Logan Reed in the first season finale. [Zap2It]

• 'Mad TV' veteran Michael McDonald is joining the cast of 'Cougar Town.' McDonald will play the owner of a new wine bar the gang starts visiting. [TVLine]

• Rachel Boston is joining 'In Plain Sight.' Boston will play Detective Abigal Chaffee, a recurring love interest for Marshall. [TVLine]